Saudi Arabian 1934 Pattern Proof... any info?
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Here's a neat one that I can't find much information on. It's similar to a platinum proof dinar pattern that Goldberg sold at some point, but it's much smaller (4.91g vs. 20.7g) and has a reeded, not plain edge. It is 22mm in diamter. I can't tell if it's platinum (like the Goldberg coin) or silver. Might you have any information on it?
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I would guess its the silver issue due the toning around the coin rim and, like the Goldberg example, maybe all the platinum and gold strikes were already issued with that little stamp near the reverse bottom.
Jose
The date is AH 1352 (AD 1933).
Made at the Vienna Mint in 1965 by Bernard O'Hea.
They were made in a variety of metals, including silver.
Not much is known about these "coins" but they do turn up from time to time.
I have one:
Diameter 23mm, metal appears to be aluminum-bronze or brass.
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The Newman Numismatic Portal has some information on Bernard O'Hea under various names.
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/searchwithterms?searchterm=o'hea
Coin World 04/16/1986 (pg. 14)
Ex dealer Barney O'Hea dies
Barney O'Hea one of the most colorful figures in the world coin picture died March 15 reportedly of a heart attack in San Francisco. Mr O'Hea operated a firm known as Mint Roll Headquarters during the 1950s and later moved his business to Liechtenstein from which he did business as Nummorum Trust based in Vaduz He quickly won recognition as an innovator in his dealings with for (rest of article not available)
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