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Collectors piece! Silver (.833) 10 Piastres Coin of King Farouk from Egypt. Minted in 1939. Weight of the coin alone is 14g and including the surround 52g. Size is: 100mm in diameter.
This is a very rare coin set in a beautiful surround and can be used as a coaster or as a decorative piece in solid silver (Hallmarked - however I am unable to read the hallmark properly apart from the lotus which is for Egyptian Silver)
Postage is R 100,00 counter to counter with PostNet or free collection in Durbanville Cape Town
Obverse:
Portrait of King Farouk facing left, wearing hat
Lettering:
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Translation:
Farouk I.
King of Egypt
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse:
Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath
Lettering:
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Translation:
10 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1939 1358