1929 AD 1348 AH Egypt Silver Coin 20 Piastres King Fuad Facing Left KM 352 AU 55
Description: A beautiful about uncirculated 1348 AH or 1929 AD Egyptian twenty piastres rare silver coin. The coin depicts the bust of King Fuad or Fouad the first (who ruled Egypt during the British occupation) facing left. He is wearing a uniform and a fez and has the words Fouad 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 surrounded by the denomination and the date in years AD (1929) and AH (1348). The letters "BP.' also appear on the bottom of the reverse. The coin is graded About Uncirculated (AU) 55 by NGC and comes in a plastic slab so labeled. This is a relatively rare coin especially in such nice grade with low mintage of only 50,000. A great coin to add to your collection. Please carefully review scans as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1929.
Mint: Egypt (actually the coin was minted in Hungary and has the mint mark BP on the reverse for Budapest, Hungary). Only 50,000 of this coin were minted. Size and weight: This is a 20 piastres, which is approximately 40 mm in diameter and weighs ~28 gm of 83.3% silver. The coin has a reeded rim.
References: It is KM #352.
Condition: The coin is graded About Uncirculated (AU) 55 by NGC and comes in a plastic slab so labeled. The details are all well preserved and readable. The coin is much better than the photos suggest with nice dark toning and great eye appeal. It does have scratches, bag marks, and wear commensurate with its age and about uncirculated status. A problem free coin in great condition, which would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
