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Saudi Arabia Commemorative Silver Medal / Coin 1975 30 gram 1000AED

AED 1,000

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 24th March 2026

Description

🪙 Coin Overview
• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Type: Commemorative Silver Medal / Coin
• Occasion: Likely issued in memory of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz
• Year shown:
• 1395 AH (1975 AD) → year of his death
• 1398 AH (1978 AD) → likely issue year
• Material: Silver

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👑 About the Person
• King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
• King of Saudi Arabia (1964–1975)
• One of the most respected leaders in modern Arab history
• Known for political strength and reforms

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🔍 Design Details

🕌 Reverse (first image)
• Detailed engraving of a mosque with multiple minarets
• Likely represents an important Saudi mosque (symbolic Islamic architecture)

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👤 Obverse (second image)
• Portrait of King Faisal in traditional attire
• Hands raised in a prayer (dua) position
• Arabic inscriptions include:
• His name: King Faisal bin Abdulaziz
• Religious phrase above (Islamic calligraphy)
• Dates (Hijri years)

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🏷️ Condition (from images)
• Appears uncirculated or near mint
• Some light surface marks (normal for silver)
• Still strong details and shine

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⚖️ Specifications (Estimated)

(since not slabbed, based on similar medals)
• Weight: ~20–30 grams (may vary)
• Silver purity: usually 0.720 – 0.925
• Diameter: ~35–45 mm

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💰 Value (Estimated)
• Approximate value: $40 – $120 USD

💡 Depends heavily on:
• Exact weight & silver purity
• Whether it’s official mint issue or private medal
• Condition (yours looks good 👍)

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⭐ Important Notes
• ✔️ Commemorative (not circulation coin)
• ✔️ Strong historical + emotional value in Middle East
• ✔️ Popular among Gulf collectors
• ⭐ Can be more valuable locally (UAE / KSA market)

⚖️ Estimated Weight
• Most likely: ~28 grams
• Possible range: 25 – 30 grams

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📊 Why this estimate?

Coins/medals of this type (Saudi commemorative silver):
• Usually struck in sizes similar to:
• 1 Riyal / 5 Riyal commemoratives
• Common specs:
• Diameter: ~38–40 mm
• Weight: ~28 g
• Silver: 0.720–0.925

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🧪 Important Tip (to be sure)

To know the exact value, you should:
• Weigh it on a digital scale (grams)
• If it’s:
• ~28g → full-size silver medal (good value)
• Less → smaller issue

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💰 Quick value guide based on weight:
• 28g silver → higher value (~80–120 USD)
• 20g silver → medium (~50–80 USD)