Triton XXI, Lot: 979. Estimate $3000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Kingdom. Faruq. AH 1355-1371 / AD 1936-1952. Proof AV 5 Egyptian Pounds – 500 Piastres (37mm, 12h). London mint. Dually dated AH 1307 and AD 1938 (in Eastern Arabic numerals). Bust facing, head left, wearing military uniform and tarboosh (fez) / Legend in Arabic within floral border. KM 373; Friedberg 35. In PCGS encapsulation graded PR 64.