½ Millieme - Fuad right

Reverse

Value in the center, Hijri & Gregorian dates above.
Arabic lettering below

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
١٣٤٢-١٩٢٤
١/٢ مليم
المملكة المصرية

Translation:
1924-1342
½ Millim
Egyptian Kingdom

Edge

Plain

Comment

Fouad (1868/1936) acceded to the Sultanate of Egypt on the death of his brother Hussein Kamal in 1917. His independence was recognized by the United Kingdom in 1922, and he took the title of King of Egypt, reigning under the name of Fouad I until his death in 1936.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Fouad (1868/1936) accède au sultanat d'Egypte au décès de son frère Hussein Kamal en 1917. Son indépendance reconnue par le Royaume Uni en 1922, il prend le titre de roi d'Egypte et règne sous le nom de Fouad Ier jusqu'à sa mort en 1936.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Millieme - Fuad (right) 1342 (1924) coin from Egypt is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Sultan Fuad II in a traditional Islamic style, while the reverse side features an image of a crescent moon and star, which is a common motif in Islamic art and architecture. However, the coin's design also incorporates elements of European heraldry, such as the use of a shield and crown, which were not typically found in Islamic coins of that time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural and historical context of Egypt during the early 20th century, when the country was under British colonial rule and influences from Europe were becoming more prevalent.

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