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Egypt silver coin 2 piastres 1937 120 AED

Name: Egypt silver coin 2 piastres 1937 120 AED
Price: 120 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 23rd March 2026

Description

🪙 Coin Identification
• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 2 Piastres
• Year: 1937
• Ruler: King Farouk I
• Metal: Silver
• Grade: AU 53 (About Uncirculated)
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)

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👑 Historical Context
• First year of reign for King Farouk (he became king in 1936)
• Coins from 1937 are among the early issues of his rule
• Popular among collectors of modern Egyptian coinage

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⚖️ Specifications
• Weight: ~5.6 grams
• Purity: 0.833 silver (83.3%)
• Diameter: ~23 mm
• Edge: Reeded

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🔍 Design

Obverse
• Portrait of King Farouk I facing left
• Arabic inscription with his name and titles

Reverse
• Denomination “2 Piastres”
• Date in both Hijri and Gregorian
• Decorative Arabic calligraphy

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💰 Value (Collector Market)
• Silver melt value: ~$3–5 USD
• Collector value (AU 53):
• $15 – $40 USD
• Higher if strong luster and minimal marks

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⭐ Quick Assessment of Your Coin
• ✔ Strong grade (AU 53)
• ✔ Slabbed and authenticated
• ⚠ Slight toning (normal for silver)

👉 Estimated value: $20 – $35 USD