Description
📌 Basic Information
• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 5 Piastres
• Year: 1923
• Ruler: Fuad I of Egypt
• Metal: Silver (.833 fine)
• Weight: 7 grams
• Pure Silver Content: ~5.83 grams
• Diameter: 24 mm
• Edge: Reeded
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🏛 Design Details
Obverse (shown):
• Portrait of King Fuad I facing right
• Arabic inscription: “Fuad I King of Egypt”
Reverse:
• Denomination in Arabic
• Year in both Hijri and Gregorian calendars
• Decorative wreath design
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⭐ Grade Information
• Grading Company: MEGA
• Grade: F 12 (Fine 12)
• Moderate wear
• Portrait details visible
• Some flattening on high points
A decent circulated example for a 100+ year old Egyptian silver coin 👍
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💰 Approximate Market Value (F 12)
• Collector value: $15 – $35 USD
• Higher grades (XF–UNC): $60–$150+
• Silver melt value: around $5–7 USD (depends on silver price)
1923 is a fairly common year, so value depends mainly on condition and eye appeal.