$92.00 size 5. https://etsy/listing/205400654/beautifully-detailed-silver-egyptian? This ring is made from a 1937 Silver Egyptian 5 Piastres Coin, under the reign of King Farouk. The initials PM for the engraver Percy Metcalfe are enscribed on the inside just to the side of a dainty little flower. It is adorned with Egyptian lettering and a continuous wreath pattern that makes for a beautiful piece for your collection. .833 Silver The history: King Farouk was the second ruler of the Kingdom of Egypt, coming to the throne in 1936. The coinage of his reign was similar to his father, King Fuad I. He was, among other things, an avid coin collector and pieces from his collection still circulate in the market today. He abdicated after widespread discontent in 1952, at which point Egypt became a republic and officially terminated rule by royal lineage.
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