1939 Egypt Silver Coin Ten Piastres King Farouk 1st Wearing Fez Facing Left XF
Description: A nice extremely fine 1358 AH or 1939 AD Egyptian ten piastres silver coin. The coin depicts the bust of King Farouk the first (who ruled Egypt in the period 1936-1952) facing left. He is wearing a uniform and a fez and has the words Farouk the first King of Egypt along the edge on the obverse. The reverse has the words "Al Mamlkah Al Mesryah" (Kingdom of Egypt) in the center in beautiful calligraphy with the date in years AD (1939) and AH (1358), the denomination above it and surrounded with a tasseled wreath. This is a very nice coin in nice condition since this was heavily circulated coin at the time. Please carefully review the scan presented as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1939.
Mint: Egypt, actually the coin was minted in the British Royal Mint.
Size and weight: This is a 10 piastres, which is ~33 mm in diameter and weighs ~14 grams of 83.3% silver. The coin has a reeded edge with the central beaded portion, which is an unusual feature in world coins and makes the coin very difficult to counterfeit.
References: It is KM #367.
Condition: I would grade this coin as nice toned extremely fine. The coin is toned and soiled. It actually has a golden colored residue embedded inn the design of the obverse. However, the details of the coin are very distinct and show light wear commensurate with its extremely fine state of circulation. The coin is soiled on the reverse with dark soiling spots. It has scratches and bag marks throughout. Other than the soiling and embedded residue the coin is problem free and is worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see photo for additional condition information.
