2 Qirsh / Piastres - Idris I

Features

Issuer	Libya
King	Idris I (1951-1969)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1952
Value	2 Piastres (2 Qirsh) (0.02)
Currency	Pound (1951-1971)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	7.50 g
Diameter	26 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 8308
References	KM# 5 Standard Catalog of World Coins (85 volumes).

Obverse

Idris I faced right

Lettering:
إدريس الأول‎ ملك ليبيا
P.V.

Translation:
Idris the First, King of Libya
P.V.

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Reverse

Crown above wreath with value and date within

Lettering:
٢
قرشان ليبيان
١٩٥٢
قرشان ليبيان
TWO PIASTRES

Translation:
2
Two Piastres
1952

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1952	6 075 000	$ 0.80	$ 0.91	$ 1.60	$ 1.70	$ 2.00	$ 2.00	١٩٥٢ Royal Mint	99%
1952	32							١٩٥٢ Royal Mint; Proof Sets only (KM#PS1)	0.5%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 July 14 Spotlight: Patterns, Proofs, Essais, and Pieforts World Coins Showcase Auction 61393 Lot 25068	14 Jul 2024	1952 – ١٩٥٢ Royal Mint; Proof Sets only (KM#PS1)	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 May 8 - 10 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3115 Lot 32687	8 May 2024	1952 – ١٩٥٢ Royal Mint; Proof Sets only (KM#PS1)	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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