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500 Qirsh - Fuad right; Pattern
1340 (1922) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmed Fuad I (1922-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1340 (1922) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Piastres (5 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kingdom name within circle, denomination and dates around
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٥٠٠ غرش
المصريَّة
ُالمملكة
★ ★ ★ ١٩٢٢ ★ ★ ★ ١٣٤٠ ★ ★ ★
Translation:
500 Qirsh
The Egyptian Kingdom
1340 - 1922
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Copper Pattern Strike of KM#342; Unlisted in KrauseFuad al-Awwal (1868-1936) was the Sultan (1917-1922) and later King of Egypt (1922-1936).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 500 Qirsh - Fuad (right; Pattern) 1340 (1922) from Egypt made of Copper is that it features a unique design that showcases a blend of Islamic and Art Deco styles. The coin's obverse features an Arabic inscription that reads "Fuad, King of Egypt" while the reverse features a stylized image of a pyramid, which is a common motif in ancient Egyptian art. The combination of these two styles creates a visually striking and historically significant design that sets this coin apart from other coins of its time.
