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Egypt 2 piastres silver coin 1916 120 AED

Name: Egypt 2 piastres silver coin 1916 120 AED
Price: 120 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 120

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 27th February 2026

Description

• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 2 Piastres (Qirshain)
• Year: 1916
• Ruler: Hussein Kamel
• Composition: 83.5% Silver
• Weight: ~2.8 g
• Diameter: ~19 mm
• Mint: Heaton Mint (Birmingham, UK)

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👑 Obverse
• Arabic inscription with titles of Sultan Hussein Kamel
• Islamic decorative style

🌿 Reverse
• Denomination “2 PIASTRES”
• Date 1916 (and Hijri year)
• Wreath design surrounding central text

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🏷️ Grade
• Graded by: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: XF 45 (Extremely Fine)

XF 45 means:
• Light wear on high points
• Strong sharp details
• Good eye appeal
• Attractive circulated example

Your coin appears well-preserved for a 1916 issue.

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💰 Silver Content & Value
• Pure silver content: approx. 2.3 grams
• Melt value depends on silver price (usually around $2–$3 USD melt value).

📊 Collector Value (Approximate)
• XF condition: $20 – $45 USD
• Higher AU/UNC examples can reach $60–$120

Early Egyptian Sultanate silver coins are popular among Middle Eastern collectors.

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📜 Historical Context

Sultan Hussein Kamel ruled Egypt from 1914–1917 during World War I after Britain declared Egypt a protectorate. These coins are from the short-lived Sultanate of Egypt period (1914–1922), making them historically significant.