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CIVITAS · October 9, 2004 7:36AM

Has anyone seen these before?

I'm pretty sure it depicts King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. I don't know who issued it or anything else about it. Comes in a little plastic bubble (hence all the scuffs in the photo). Approx 51 mm. Appears to be silver (90%+). Weighs a bit over 60 grams, so I'm guessing it's supposed to be 2oz troy.

oldshep · October 9, 2004 8:42AM

Josh - I missed this post before - Idon't know the coin but is a beautiful and well struck coin.
Shep

newsman · October 9, 2004 8:50AM

It's a medal honoring King Faisal struck after his assassination in 1975.

CIVITAS · October 11, 2004 12:43AM

Thanks newsman,

Any idea who issued it? I'd almost say Franklin Mint except I don't see any hallmarks on this at all.

newsman · October 12, 2004 6:50AM

<< <i>Thanks newsman,

Any idea who issued it? I'd almost say Franklin Mint except I don't see any hallmarks on this at all. >>

I would guess it's Saudi in origin, possibly a government issue. The reverse shows the Grand Mosque in Mecca, and the obverse inscription reads: "Commander of the Islamic Faithful (?), King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud (AH1324-1395)"

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