Scarce Egyptian Silver Coin 1920 AD or 1338 AH One Year Type 10 Piastres Sultan Fuad The First
Description: A one year type very fine 1338 AH or 1920 AD Egyptian ten piastres scarce silver coin. The coin depicts the name of Sultan Fuad or Fouad the first (who ruled Egypt during the British occupation) and the date 1335 AH, when he became sultan (his accession date) on the obverse. The reverse has the denomination, the date of issue in AH and the AD and saying "al-sultanah al masryah" or the Egyptian Sultanate. The coin has a reeded rim. Please carefully review the scan provided as it is part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1920.
Mint: Egypt (actually these were minted in England and have the mint mark H on the bottom of the reverse for Birmingham England).
Size and Weight: This is a 10 piastres, weighs ~13.9 grams of 83.3%25 silver and is approximately 32.5 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #327.
Condition: I would grade this coin as a nice very fine. All the details are preserved and readable showing wear especially near the bottom of the obverse and general wear to the high points. The coin is nicely toned, has nice eye appeal, and is better than the scan shows. It has scratches, bag marks, and s few small dings to the rim. The coin also has wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. Please carefully view the scan for complete condition information.
Date: 1920.
Mint: Egypt (actually these were minted in England and have the mint mark H on the bottom of the reverse for Birmingham England).
Size and Weight: This is a 10 piastres, weighs ~13.9 grams of 83.3%25 silver and is approximately 32.5 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #327.
Condition: I would grade this coin as a nice very fine. All the details are preserved and readable showing wear especially near the bottom of the obverse and general wear to the high points. The coin is nicely toned, has nice eye appeal, and is better than the scan shows. It has scratches, bag marks, and s few small dings to the rim. The coin also has wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. Please carefully view the scan for complete condition information.
