1/2 Millieme - Farouk

€10,269.00
IssuerEgypt
Year1938
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Millieme (0.0005 EGP)
CurrencyPound (1916-date)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions20.0 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#357, Schön#64, MHC#248
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King Farouk I facing left, wearing his military uniform and a fez hat.
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse letteringفاروق الأوّل ملك مصر
(Translation: Farouk I King of Egypt)
Reverse descriptionDenomination with both Muslim and Christian calendar dates below, and Arabic text above.
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringالمملكة المصرية ١/٢ مليم ١٣٥٧ - ١٩٣٨
(Translation: Egyptian Kingdom 1/2 Millième 1938 - 1357)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1357 (1938)  - ١٣٥۷ ١٩٣٨ - 4 000 000
Catalog ID6700974910
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