{"product_id":"rare-1939-crown-size-silver-coin-egypt-20-piastres-king-farouk-i-ngc-ms-62","title":"Rare 1939 Crown Size Silver Coin Egypt 20 Piastres King Farouk I NGC MS 62","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription: A lightly toned uncirculated, rare 1358 AH or 1939 AD, Egyptian twenty 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 relatively rare coin with low and undefined mintage. Please carefully review the photos presented as it is part and parcel of our description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1939.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Egypt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize and weight: This is a 20 piastres, which is ~ 40 mm in diameter and should weigh ~28 gm of 83.3% silver. The coin has a reeded rim with the central beaded portion, which is an unusual feature in world coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences: It is KM #368.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: The coin is uncirculated and is graded MS (Mint State) 62 by NGC. The coin comes in a plastic slab so labeled. The coin is lightly toned and has great eye appeal. It is much better than the photos suggest. It has some minor scratches and a few bag marks but these are so minor and difficult to see. It has no wear commensurate with its uncirculated status. The coin is problem free and in its original uncirculated condition.  Please see photos for additional condition information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giamer Antiques and Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49277526900987,"sku":null,"price":937.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/0717\/files\/EGC848.jpg?v=1788810037","url":"https:\/\/giamerantiquesandcollectibles.com\/products\/rare-1939-crown-size-silver-coin-egypt-20-piastres-king-farouk-i-ngc-ms-62","provider":"Giamer Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}