Celebrate the short reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel with this Egypt 2 Piastres (AH 1334/1916), struck in 0.835 silver at the British Bombay Mint for circulation in the Sultanate of Egypt. A historic World War I–era issue with reported mintage of ~2,505,000, prized by Egypt, world-silver, and British-India mint specialists alike.

Key specs

• KM#: 317 • Denomination: 2 Piastres • Year: AH 1334 (1916) • Country: Egypt (Sultanate, 1916–1921)

• Ruler: Hussein Kamel • Composition: Silver .835 • Weight: 2.8 g (≈2.338 g AG ≈0.075 troy oz)

• Diameter: 19 mm • Thickness: 1.08 mm • Edge: Reeded • Alignment: Medal (0°) • Shape: Round

• Mint: Bombay (British India) • Coin type: Circulation coin

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Why this is a strong buy

Cross-collectible appeal: Egypt, British-India mint issues, WWI-era silver—three active communities chasing the same coin.

• Historically significant: Issued during the brief Sultanate of Egypt (1914–1922) under Hussein Kamel (reigned 1914–1917), tying the piece to wartime geopolitics and British protectorate history.

• Reported mintage ~2,505,000: Respectable but not massive; high-grade survivors from Bombay strikes are notably tougher, supporting long-term scarcity.

• Intrinsic value: 0.835 fine silver, ~2.338 g pure silver (~0.075 troy oz). Silver floor adds stability while numismatic interest drives premium.

• Cataloged and verifiable: Listed as KM#317, easing third-party attribution, grading, and resale.

• Appreciation potential: Demand for early-20th-century Middle Eastern silver and foreign-minted issues has been rising; coins linking Egypt and British India are especially sought after.

  Note: Melt value depends on live silver prices; collectors value this coin far above bullion for its history, mint, and condition.

• Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901–2000 (KM numbers; specs & attributions). 43rd ed. ISBN: 978-1440240406.

• NGC World Coin resources (general reference for Egypt & KM attributions): https://www.ngccoin.com/

• Numista — World coin catalog (community-verified specs & varieties): https://en.numista.com/

• Sultanate of Egypt (historical context): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultanate_of_Egypt

• Hussein Kamel of Egypt (ruler context): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussein_Kamel_of_Egypt

• India Government Mint, Mumbai (Bombay Mint history): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_Government_Mint,_Mumbai

• Egyptian pound & piastre (currency background): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_poun

Attribution notes: KM#317 designation, metallic content, dimensions, and period data align with standard catalogs and widely used databases (Krause/NGC/Numista). The specific mintage figure (~2,505,000) is included as reported by collectors’ catalogs and the information provided; verify exact figures against your preferred catalog or grading service.