Egypt AH 1277(10) 40 para KM-PnA10

Courtesy ICE Ltd.

This is a (probable) copper-nickel pattern 40 para struck for Egypt, dated 1277 AH. It was sold at International Coin Exchange Ltd. Auction #2 on February 18, 2011, lot #83. The catalog description noted, "EGYPT. ABDUL AZIZ, AH1277-1293. Pattern 40 Para, AH1277/10 (1869). Obv: Toughra, denomination below. Rev: Inscriptions and date. Choice About Uncirculated. This rare pattern is probably in copper-nickel. 1.000€ / 1.200€."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper-nickel, this specimen 20.96 g.

Catalog reference: cf. KM-48 (circulation strike in copper), KM PnA10 (essai in copper).

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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