Iraq 1931 20 fils
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This specimen was lot 34471 in Heritage sale 3135 (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $463.60. The catalog description[1] noted, "Iraq: Faisal 20 Fils AH 1349 (1931) AU58 PCGS, Royal mint. A pleasing specimen that we have only had the opportunity to offer once before, witnessed here on the very boundary of Mint State and located in the upper echelon of this type's certified population. Struck in the final years of Faisal's reign." This type was struck 1931 and 1933 for king Faisal and is not at all common in nice condition. The monarchy lasted 1921-58.
Recorded mintage: 1,500,000.
Specification: 3.6 g, 0.500 fine silver, 20.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 99.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2026 September 1 - 5 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3135, featuring The Vila Rica Collection of Brazilian Gold Coins, Part II, and The Grundy Collection of Latin American and Spanish Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2026.
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