100 Pounds - Golden warrior - Pharaonic Treasure / Ancient Egyptian Art (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 648 |
| Weight (g) | 17 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 982.48 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.97 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Description:
The golden warrior (pharaoh Ramesses II driving a war chariot).
The best known and preserved textual evidence about Egyptian chariots in action was from the Battle of Kadesh during the reign of Ramses II, which was probably the largest single chariot battle in history. Kamose (1555–1550) has the distinction of being the first Egyptian ruler to use the chariot and cavalry units in battle, giving him victory. Accounts reveal that the Hyksos, who were lording over the northern territories in his reign, were startled when Egyptian chariots started to roll in the battlefield at Nefrusy, north of Cusae (near modern Asyut). The chariots were improved versions of what they used to terrorize the enemy.
The golden warrior (pharaoh Ramesses II driving a war chariot).
The best known and preserved textual evidence about Egyptian chariots in action was from the Battle of Kadesh during the reign of Ramses II, which was probably the largest single chariot battle in history. Kamose (1555–1550) has the distinction of being the first Egyptian ruler to use the chariot and cavalry units in battle, giving him victory. Accounts reveal that the Hyksos, who were lording over the northern territories in his reign, were startled when Egyptian chariots started to roll in the battlefield at Nefrusy, north of Cusae (near modern Asyut). The chariots were improved versions of what they used to terrorize the enemy.
Reverse
Engraved by FM
Lettering:
1988 ١٩٨٨
100 ١٠٠
Pounds جنيه
جمهورية مصر العربية
FM
A.R.E.
Description:
Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English as well as the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) calendars. Mintmark (FM) and abbreviation of state name (ARE) below.
1988 ١٩٨٨
100 ١٠٠
Pounds جنيه
جمهورية مصر العربية
FM
A.R.E.
Description:
Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English as well as the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) calendars. Mintmark (FM) and abbreviation of state name (ARE) below.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5,500 | Proof | Unknown |