Middle Eastern coins

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  1. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    I have two Middle Eastern coins that have me stumped. The first I'm not positive is actually a coin so I'm very curious. The second reminds me of some Egyptian coins I have. It says one piastre. I know a few countries in that area used piastres.
     

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  3. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    The second one: Kingdom of Lybia, One piastre 1952 or 1953. Ruler - King Idris I.
     
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  4. mani

    mani Junior Member

    The first coin- minted in Egypt - 1293AH ( 1876)
     
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  5. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    Thanks for the info. Does anyone know any more on the Egyptian one?
     
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  6. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    5/10 qirsh, copper-nickel. Abdul-Hamid II (1876-1909).
     
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  7. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    Thanks!
     
    Hiddendragon, Aug 29, 2011
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  8. protovdo

    protovdo Resident Whippersnapper

    This is a perfect specimen of a thread. Simple, effective.
     
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