1929 Egypt 2 Piastres

This 1929 Egyptian silver two piastres is a notable one-year type from King Fuad I’s reign, reflecting Egypt’s early modern coinage under British influence. Struck at the Budapest Mint, it features a refined royal portrait and a relatively limited mintage of about 500,000 pieces, making it a desirable pick for collectors of Egyptian and Islamic-heritage coins. Its combination of historical context and elegant design makes it a compelling addition to a serious collection.

Obverse: A uniformed bust of King Fuad I facing left, wearing a fez, designed by Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: A central circle of Arabic calligraphy reading “The Kingdom of Egypt,” surrounded by the denomination and the dual dates 1929 and 1348.

Key details:

• Country: Egypt
• Year: 1929 (AH 1348)
• Denomination: 2 Piastres (2 Qirsh)
• Composition: 83.3% silver
• Size: 19 mm
• Weight: 2.8 g (approx)
• Grade: Very Fine

Very Fine indicates moderate wear with most major details visible and only light surface marks, while the highest points retain good definition.