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Egypt 5 piastres coin 1957 70 AED

Name: Egypt 5 piastres coin 1957 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 18th February 2026

Description

• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 5 Piastres
• Year: 1957
• Metal: Silver (.720 fine)
• Weight: 7 grams
• Diameter: 24 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Cairo

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🪙 Design Details

Obverse (Front):
• Arabic inscription with date
• Denomination “٥” (5)
• Wreath design around center

Reverse (Back):
• Eagle of Saladin (early republican emblem)
• Arabic legend: الجمهورية المصرية (The Egyptian Republic)

⚠️ 1957 is during the early Republic period under Gamal Abdel Nasser.

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🏷 Grade on Your Slab
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: XF 40 (Extremely Fine)
• Note: Toned (natural silver toning – usually positive if attractive)

XF40 means:
• Light wear on high points
• Most details sharp
• Strong eye appeal

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📊 Mintage
• Approx. 3,000,000 pieces (moderate mintage)

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💰 Market Value (2026 Estimate)

For XF 40 toned example:
• $20 – $40 USD
• Attractive toning can push value slightly higher
• Silver melt value alone ≈ $4–5 USD

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📈 Collector Notes
• Popular among Middle East collectors
• Early Egyptian Republic silver issues are steadily increasing in demand
• Higher grades (AU / UNC) bring significantly stronger prices