Egypt 1954 10 milliemes
This specimen was lot 74368 in Stack's Bowers May 2026 World Premier Collectors Choice Auction (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2026), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "EGYPT. 10 Milliemes, AH 1373/1954. Cairo Mint. NGC MS-63. A RARE variant, with handsome details and limited handling." In 1953 the monarchy was ousted by a junta of army officers and the first republic established. After the initial euphoria, the junta, its support waning, decided to participate in the Arab attack on Israel of 1956. This resulted in ignominious defeat and only American intervention saved the regime. This type was struck 1954-55 only.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 4.9 g, aluminum bronze, 23 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-380.1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, May 2026 World Premier Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients, World Coins & World Paper Money, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2026.
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