Description
• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 25 Piastres (¼ Egyptian Pound)
• Year: 1970
• Leader on Coin: Gamal Abdel Nasser
• Metal: Silver (.720 fine)
• Weight: ~12 g
• Diameter: ~30 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Egyptian Mint, Cairo
Design
Obverse
• Right-facing portrait of President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
• Small stars around the rim.
Reverse
• The Eagle of Saladin, symbol of the Egyptian Republic.
• Arabic inscriptions showing:
MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance.
Approximate • “جمهورية مصر العربية” (Arab Republic of Egypt)
• Denomination ٢٥ قرش (25 Piastres)
• Date in Arabic and Western numerals.
Historical Context
• Issued the same year 1970, when President Nasser passed away.
• Nasser was one of the most influential leaders in the Arab world and a key figure in Arab nationalism.
Grade (Your Slab)
• AU-58 (About Uncirculated) – very slight wear on high points with strong luster.
• Graded by
Market Value
• In AU58 silver condition:
• About $20 – $40 USD depending on demand and eye appeal.
Silver Value
• Contains about 8.6 g of pure silver, so part of its value also follows the silver market