Ras Al-Khaimah 1970 15 riyals KM-19

Heritage sale 3081, part of lot 31272

This specimen was part of lot 31272 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), which sold for $5,760. The catalog description^[1] noted, "United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah. Saqr Bin Muhammad al Qasimi 8-Piece Uncertified gold & silver Proof Set 1970, 1) 7-1/2 Riyals, 2) 10 Riyals; 3) 15 Riyals, 4) gold 50 Riyals, KM 21; 5) gold 75 Riyals, KM 22; 6) gold 100 Riyals, KM 23; 7) gold 150 Riyals, KM 24; 8) gold 200 Riyals, KM 25. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Italian unification. Sold with the original box and accompanying set pamphlet issued by Centro Numismatico Internazionale. Total AGW approx. 3.444 oz." The total coinage of this state, now part of the United Arab Emirates, comprises several sets of NCLT's issued in 1970, including this one honoring Italy.

Recorded mintage: est. 2,000.

Specification: 45 g, 0.925 fine silver, 44 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 19; KM-PS3 (set).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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• 1970 7½ riyals, falcon reverse
• 1970 7½ riyals, centennial of Italian unification, foundation of Rome
• 1970 10 riyals, centennial of Italian unification, statue of Augustus
• 1970 10 riyals, death of Dwight Eisenhower
• 1970 50 riyals, centennial of Italian unification, Victor Emanuel II
• 1970 75 riyals, centennial of Italian unification, Rome, capital of Italy
• 1970 100 riyals, centennial of Italian unification, victory in World War One
• 1970 150 riyals, centennial of Italian unification, Italia with Romulus and Remus
• 1970 200 riyals, centennial of Italian unification, Roman wolf
• Coins and currency dated 1970