2 Piasters - Farouk I (1937 - 1942)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Piasters |
| Catalog Number | KM# 365 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.55 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.833) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1.78 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
ملك مصر
فاروق الأول
PM
Description:
A uniformed bust of King Farouk I divide inscriptions "King of Egypt" and "Farouk the First". Engraver's initials below.
ملك مصر
فاروق الأول
PM
Description:
A uniformed bust of King Farouk I divide inscriptions "King of Egypt" and "Farouk the First". Engraver's initials below.
Reverse
Lettering:
٢ قرشان
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٦ -١٩٣٧
Description:
Denomination above, dates and legend (Egyptian Kingdom) within tasseled wreath.
٢ قرشان
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٦ -١٩٣٧
Description:
Denomination above, dates and legend (Egyptian Kingdom) within tasseled wreath.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1356 (1937) | Royal Mint (coarse reeding) | Common | |
| 1356 (1937) | 500,000 | Royal Mint, (fine reeding) | Common |
| 1356 (1937) | Royal Mint, Proof | Rare | |
| 1358 (1939) | 500,000 | Royal Mint | Not Common |
| 1358 (1939) | Royal Mint, Proof | Rare | |
| 1361 (1942) | Royal Mint (flat rim) | Common | |
| 1361 (1942) | 10,000,000 | Royal Mint (normal rim) | Common |