King Fuad coin prices in Eritrea 2023 Part 2
We mentioned earlier in the first part of the article Egyptian currencies and record prices in Eritrea 2023 A collection of coins belonging to King Fuad and Sultan Fuad was sold at auction. Eretz Number 28, which was held on March 21, 2023, achieved unprecedented record numbers for Egyptian coins, in addition to many other foreign coins.
The pieces sold date from 1916, during the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel, through the 1920s and 1923-1924 issues of Sultan Fuad's reign, including the period when Egypt transitioned to a monarchy, as well as other pieces with more recent Egyptian significance. This section details the prices of the featured pieces sold at this auction, representing both the reigns of Sultan Fuad and King Fuad.
Sultan Fuad's coins
Five Piastres 1920 – Highest Rated
A 1920 five-penny coin from the Heaton Mint in England, one of the world's highest-rated coins in terms of condition and appearance (at the time of this article), and assessed by NGC at MS 65. The coin sold for [amount missing]. 4500 US dollar.
Ten piastres 1920 – Highest rated
A 1920 ten-piaster coin from the Heaton Mint in England, one of the world's highest-rated coins in terms of condition and appearance (at the time of this article), and assessed by NGC at MS 65. The coin sold for [amount missing]. 4500 US dollar.
Five piasters 1920 – Sample – Its authenticity is questionable
A 1920 silver five-piaster coin issued by the Heaton Mint. Although this coin is a prototype minted during the initial minting operations at the British Mint and was graded SP 64 by PCGS, its authenticity is doubtful according to the Arab Collector's Office, which believes it to be a sophisticated forgery. The PCGS has been contacted for clarification. The coin was sold for [amount missing]. 7100 US dollar. Note: A separate article will be dedicated to this piece and similar pieces later.
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King Fuad's coins
Two piasters 1923 – Model
A 1923 silver two-piastre coin issued by the Heaton Mint, belonging to King Fuad. This coin is a prototype minted during the initial minting process at the British Mint and was graded SP 63 by PCGS. It was sold for [amount missing]. 3000 US dollar.
One Millieme 1924 – Model – Single-sided
A 1-millime bronze coin from 1924, issued by the Heaton Mint. This coin is a prototype minted during the initial minting operations at the British Mint and was graded SP 65RB by PCGS. It is a unfaced coin, with the image of King Fuad on one side and the other side blank. It is a distinguished piece in the Egyptian coinage collection. The coin was sold for [amount missing]. 1000 US dollar.
Two Milliemes 1924 – Model – Single-sided
A two-millime nickel coin issued in 1924 by the Heaton Mint. This coin is a prototype minted during the initial minting process at the British Mint and was graded SP 63 by PCGS. It is a uniface coin, meaning only one side is stamped; the other side is blank and does not bear the image of King Fuad. It is a distinctive piece in the Egyptian coinage collection. The coin did not sell, and its expected price was between [amount missing]. 2000 to 3000 US dollar.
Two Milliemes 1924 – Model – Single-sided
A two-millime nickel coin issued in 1924 by the Heaton Mint. This coin is a prototype minted during the initial minting process at the British Mint and was graded SP 63 by PCGS. It is a unfaced coin, with one side bearing the image of King Fuad and the other side blank. It is a distinctive piece in the Egyptian coinage collection. The coin did not sell, and its expected price was between [amount missing]. 2000 to 3000 US dollar.
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This is the most common question among hobbyists. Instead of displaying your pieces randomly, use... “Sales Path Consultant” Our own. A simple guidance tool that helps you classify your coins and directs you towards the most suitable sales channel for their condition (whether it's bullion trading, auctions, or hobbyists).
You can read the first part of the article from the following link:
Egyptian currency and record prices in Eritrea 2023 Part 1
