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½ Millieme - Farouk
1357 (1938) year| Bronze | 3.3 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Farouk I (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1357 (1938) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Millieme (0.0005 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Denomination with both Muslim and Christian calendar dates below, and Arabic text above.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المملكة المصرية
١/٢
مليم
١٣٥٧ - ١٩٣٨
Translation:
Egyptian Kingdom
½ Millième
1938 - 1357
Edge
Plain
Comment
Farouk I was the King of Egypt from AH1355-1372 (1936-1952AD), being the successor to his father, Fuad I of Egypt. Farouk took the throne at age 16 being born on the February of 1920, and was an avid coin collector. His regime was overthrown in July, 1952 by soon-to-be president Gamal Abdel Nasser and the Free Officers, and was forced to abdicate, being succeeded by his son, Fuad II. In 1953, Egypt became a republic, terminating rule by royal lineage, and in 1954, Farouk's collection, which contained an estimated 8,500 United States gold coins, was liquidated and proceeds were given back to the national treasury. Some parts of his collection still circulate the market today.Interesting fact
The ½ Millieme - Farouk 1357 (1938) coin from Egypt was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty. Roty was a renowned artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Greece. The coin's design features a portrait of King Farouk, who was the ruler of Egypt at the time, surrounded by intricate details and patterns. The use of bronze in the coin's composition adds to its unique character and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1357 (1938) | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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