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Egypt, Fuad I, Proof 20, 10 and 5 Piastres, all 1352h/1933, all edges grained, 12h (KM. 349, 350, 352; cf. Spink Australia 25, 1058; cf. Baldwin 69, 880) [3]. Virtually as struck, obverses lightly toned, reverses brilliant, very rare
£2,500-3,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Group of 20th Century Royal Mint Proof-Record Coins, ex Melbourne Mint Museum.

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Provenance: Noble Numismatics Auction 91 (Melbourne), 21-3 July 2009, lot 2131.

Slabbed in NGC holders, graded PF 64, PF 66 and PF 65 respectively. Striking of the 1933-dated coins began in 1933 but the order was not completed until the following year