5 Pounds - King Khasekhemwy - Pharaonic Treasure / Ancient Egyptian Art (1994)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Weight (g) | 22.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (0.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 17.14 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.1 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Description:
Last king of the 2nd Dynasty of Egypt, with conquered foes incised around the base, The oldest surviving stone royal sculpture from ancient Egypt. Khasekhemwy is wearing the white Hedjet crown of Upper Egypt and is wrapped in a long robe. His right fist is drilled to attach a separate object, perhaps a mace handle or scepter. Early Dynastic Period, 2nd Dynasty, around 2700 BC. Limestone, height: 62 cm, from Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt. Now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
Last king of the 2nd Dynasty of Egypt, with conquered foes incised around the base, The oldest surviving stone royal sculpture from ancient Egypt. Khasekhemwy is wearing the white Hedjet crown of Upper Egypt and is wrapped in a long robe. His right fist is drilled to attach a separate object, perhaps a mace handle or scepter. Early Dynastic Period, 2nd Dynasty, around 2700 BC. Limestone, height: 62 cm, from Hierakonpolis, Upper Egypt. Now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
Reverse
Engraved by ECC
Lettering:
5 ٥ جمهورية مصر العربية
LE جـ
A.R.E.
1415 1994 ECC ١٤١٥ ١٩٩٤
Description:
Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English and abbreviation of state name (A.R.E.) below, the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) divides by a vulture with open wings.
5 ٥ جمهورية مصر العربية
LE جـ
A.R.E.
1415 1994 ECC ١٤١٥ ١٩٩٤
Description:
Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English and abbreviation of state name (A.R.E.) below, the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) divides by a vulture with open wings.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1415 (1994) | 50,000 | Mexican Mint (Mo), Proof | Unknown |