EGYPT, Kingdom. Faruq. AH 1355-1371 / AD 1936-1952. AV 50 Qirsh/Piastres – Half Pound (20mm, 4.25 g, 12h). Wedding issue. Royal mint. Dually dated AH 1357 and 1938 (in Eastern Arabic numerals, but struck 1939). UNC.

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Closing Date: Feb 5 2025 10:00 ET

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EGYPT, Kingdom. Faruq. AH 1355-1371 / AD 1936-1952. AV 50 Qirsh/Piastres – Half Pound (20mm, 4.25 g, 12h). Wedding issue. Royal mint. Dually dated AH 1357 and 1938 (in Eastern Arabic numerals, but struck 1939). Bust in military attire left / Denomination and date. MH 262; KM 371; Friedberg 37. Lightly toned, proof-like, mark on cheek. UNC.

From the Collection of an Alexandrine Numismatist, formed before 1955.


Closing Date and Time: 5 February 2025 at 14:44:20 ET.

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