Egypt
2 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1361 (1937-1942) front 2 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1361 (1937-1942) back
2 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1361 (1937-1942) photo
© David Mikeladze
2 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1361 (1937-1942) front 2 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1361 (1937-1942) back
© David Mikeladze

2 Qirsh - Farouk

 
Silver (.833) (Copper .166) 2.8 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
 Egypt
King
 Farouk I (1936-1952)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1356-1361 (1937-1942)
Calendar
 Islamic (Hijri)
Value
 2 Piastres (0.02&nbspEGP)
Currency
 Pound (1916-date)
Composition
 Silver (.833) (Copper .166)
Weight
 2.8 g
Diameter
 19 mm
Thickness
 1.2 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#8864
Rarity index
 10%

Reverse

Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٢ قرشان
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٦ -١٩٣٧

Translation:
2 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1937 - 1356

Edge

Reeded

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