4 Fils - Faisal II 1362 (1943) front 4 Fils - Faisal II 1362 (1943) back
4 Fils - Faisal II 1362 (1943) photo
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4 Fils - Faisal II

1362 (1943) year
Bronze 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Hashemite Kingdom (Iraq)
Regent
Faisal II (1939-1953)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1362 (1943)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
4 Fils (فلوس) (0.004&nbspIQD)
Currency
Dinar (1931-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
6 January 1961
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#12677
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
المملكة
٤
فلس
١٣٦٢ - ١٩٤٣
العراقية

Translation:
Kingdom of Iraq
4 Fils
1943 1362

Edge

Plain

Comment

Faisal II was the last Hashemite monarch of Iraq, reigning from April 1939 until July 1958.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Fils - Faisal II 1362 (1943) coin from Hashemite Kingdom (Iraq) is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Faisal II, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription surrounded by a wreath, which is a common motif in Western coinage. This blending of styles reflects the cultural diversity of Iraq during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1362 (1943) I 1500000 - - - - - -

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