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4 Fils - Faisal I
| Nickel | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | British Mandate of Mesopotamia (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| King | Faisal I (1921-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1349-1352 (1931-1933) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Fils (فلوس) (0.004 IQD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1931-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination in the center with dates by sides in Gregorian and Islamic calendars. Official name of the country above and below the denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المملكة
٤
فلس
١٣٥٢ ١٩٣٣
العراقية
Translation:
Kingdom
4 Fils
1933 1352
of Iraq
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Fils - Faisal I 1349-1352 (1931-1933) coin from the British Mandate of Mesopotamia (Iraq) is that it was designed by the renowned British artist and sculptor, Edgar D. Bateman. Bateman was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the Iraqi dinar coin, which was introduced in 1932. The 4 Fils coin features a portrait of King Faisal I on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which was a symbol of strength and courage in ancient Mesopotamia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1349 (1931) | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1352 (1933) | 6500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Fils - Faisal I 1349-1352 (1931-1933) coin.
