AboutBrad Swain Expertise I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1966. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.
Experience 40+ years collecting coins and paper money.
Education/Credentials BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
Question I just recently discovered that, instead of getting a quarter in change, I got a coin (about the size of a quarter) from the United Arab Emirates. One side has some Arabic writing, along with "United Arab Emirates" in alphabetic lettering; the other side is of a tall carafe or lamp. Could you tell me what denomination this coin is?
Answer Hi Jeff, this is a copper-nickel 1 Dirham from the U.A.E. and features a jug. The dates in Arabic are below the jug and are the Muslim and Christian dates (1973AD or later). Collector value of a coin depends on date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
This one may be worth from about .25 up to maybe $2.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad
