5 Pounds - King Narmur Palette - Pharaonic Treasure / Ancient Egyptian Art (1993)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 742 |
| Weight (g) | 22.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 17.14 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.1 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Description:
The Palette is carved in low relief, At the top of both sides is an identical royal insignia called a serekh. Both serekhs are flanked by a pair of bovine heads with highly curved horns, thought to represent the cow goddess Bat. She was the patron deity of the seventh nome of Upper Egypt. The largest relief on this side depicts Narmer, who lifts a royal mace in his right hand while with his left he pulls up a kneeling captive by the hair.
The Palette is carved in low relief, At the top of both sides is an identical royal insignia called a serekh. Both serekhs are flanked by a pair of bovine heads with highly curved horns, thought to represent the cow goddess Bat. She was the patron deity of the seventh nome of Upper Egypt. The largest relief on this side depicts Narmer, who lifts a royal mace in his right hand while with his left he pulls up a kneeling captive by the hair.
Reverse
Engraved by ECC
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
5 ٥
LE جـ
A·R·E
1414 1993 ١٤١٤ ١٩٩٣
E
CC
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.
جمهورية مصر العربية
5 ٥
LE جـ
A·R·E
1414 1993 ١٤١٤ ١٩٩٣
E
CC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1414 (1993) | 10,000 | Mexican Mint (Mo), Proof | Unknown |