(2005-13) Egyptian 1£ PCGS MS62 Two (2) headed Coin - RicksCafeAmerican.com

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One of only two known bi-metallic two-obverse mules in the world.  The other being a an Woman on a (2011) 100p coin from Chile.
Interesting Origin Story
The life in Egypt, although has settled down, life until recently was rife with Government brutality, corruption, and disorganization have combined with economic desperation.  This being the ideal conditions for not only the production of intentional errors by mint employees, but the smuggling out of said errors.
It seems that these “midnight minters” lack full access to mint equipment. The right dies, planchets, and collars are not always available, and so the backroom production crew makes do with substitute components, fabricates necessary components on site, or modifies the finished coins themselves to make them look more presentable.
What Is Even More Interesting
The coin was apparently struck in a smooth collar since the reeding was applied to the coin after the strike. It’s not clear if the reeding was applied with an automated engraving device, a hand-held engraving tool, or if it was laboriously incised by hand. The reeding is shallower than normal, has a rough appearance, and shows uneven spacing. The contrast with normal 1-pound reeding is obvious (see above photo).
For coins that normally have a reeded edge, the appropriate collar is sometimes unavailable. Sometimes the coins are struck in smooth collars and sent out without further modification. Sometimes vertical ridges are cut into the working face of the collar in order to simulate genuine reeding. In still other cases, the reeding is applied to the coin after the strike. This ersatz reeding is invariably crude, with the spacing between ridges often irregular.
This example of ersatz reeding is seen on the edge of a “two-headed” Egyptian ringed-bimetallic 1-pound coin with a design that was produced from 2005 to 2011. Both the ring and the core are composed of plated steel, a composition introduced in 2007. This double-obverse mule was struck by authentic dies that had been subjected to intentional abrasion, leaving some peripheral lotus blossoms abbreviated. For this reason, I suspect that these dies were retired from service before being snatched up some time later by the crew responsible for striking this mule.
Background
Features
Country:                                         Egypt (Arab Republic)
Type:                                               Common coin
Years:                                              1426-1439 (2005-2018)
Calendar:                                        Islamic
Value:                                              1 Pound  1 EGP = 0.06 USD
Metal:                                              Bi-Metallic Brass plated Steel center in Nickel plated Steel ring
Weight:                                            8.5 g
Diameter:                                        25 mm
Thickness:                                       2.5 mm
Shape:                                              Round
Orientation:                                    Medal alignment ↑↑
References:                                     KM# 940a
Obverse
Tutankhamun's mask surrounded with ornamental designs
Reverse
State name in Arabic, Denomination in Arabic and English, and year of issue in Gregorian and Hijri calendar years (both in Arabic)
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
1 جنيه
٢٠١٠م ONE POUND ١٤٣١
هـ
Translation:
Republic of Egypt
1 Pound
AD 2010 - AH 1431
Edge:
Reeded
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One of only two known bi-metallic two-obverse mules in the world. The other being a an Woman on a (2011) 100p coin from Chile. Interesting Origin Story The life in Egypt, although has settled down, life until recently was rife with Government brutality, corruption, and disorganization have combined with economic desperation. This being the ideal conditions for not only the production of intentional errors by mint employees, but the smuggling out of said errors. It seems that these “midnight minters” lack full access to mint equipment. The right dies, planchets, and collars are not always available, and so the backroom production crew makes do with substitute components, fabricates necessary components on site, or modifies the finished coins themselves to make them look more presentable. What Is Even More Interesting The coin was apparently struck in a smooth collar since the reeding was applied to the coin after the strike. It’s not clear if the reeding was applied with an automated engraving device, a hand-held engraving tool, or if it was laboriously incised by hand. The reeding is shallower than normal, has a rough appearance, and shows uneven spacing. The contrast with normal 1-pound reeding is obvious (see above photo). For coins that normally have a reeded edge, the appropriate collar is sometimes unavailable. Sometimes the coins are struck in smooth collars and sent out without further modification. Sometimes vertical ridges are cut into the working face of the collar in order to simulate genuine reeding. In still other cases, the reeding is applied to the coin after the strike. This ersatz reeding is invariably crude, with the spacing between ridges often irregular. This example of ersatz reeding is seen on the edge of a “two-headed” Egyptian ringed-bimetallic 1-pound coin with a design that was produced from 2005 to 2011. Both the ring and the core are composed of plated steel, a composition introduced in 2007. This double-obverse mule was struck by authentic dies that had been subjected to intentional abrasion, leaving some peripheral lotus blossoms abbreviated. For this reason, I suspect that these dies were retired from service before being snatched up some time later by the crew responsible for striking this mule. Background Features Country: Egypt (Arab Republic) Type: Common coin Years: 1426-1439 (2005-2018) Calendar: Islamic Value: 1 Pound 1 EGP = 0.06 USD Metal: Bi-Metallic Brass plated Steel center in Nickel plated Steel ring Weight: 8.5 g Diameter: 25 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Shape: Round Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ References: KM# 940a Obverse Tutankhamun's mask surrounded with ornamental designs Reverse State name in Arabic, Denomination in Arabic and English, and year of issue in Gregorian and Hijri calendar years (both in Arabic) Lettering: جمهورية مصر العربية 1 جنيه ٢٠١٠م ONE POUND ١٤٣١هـ Translation: Republic of Egypt 1 Pound AD 2010 - AH 1431 Edge: Reeded
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(2005-13) Egyptian 1£ PCGS MS62 Str 2 Obv Dies TrueView - RicksCafeAmerican.com
One of only two known bi-metallic two-obverse mules in the world.  The other being a an Woman on a (2011) 100p coin from Chile.
Interesting Origin Story
The life in Egypt, although has settled down, life until recently was rife with Government brutality, corruption, and disorganization have combined with economic desperation.  This being the ideal conditions for not only the production of intentional errors by mint employees, but the smuggling out of said errors.
It seems that these “midnight minters” lack full access to mint equipment. The right dies, planchets, and collars are not always available, and so the backroom production crew makes do with substitute components, fabricates necessary components on site, or modifies the finished coins themselves to make them look more presentable.
What Is Even More Interesting
The coin was apparently struck in a smooth collar since the reeding was applied to the coin after the strike. It’s not clear if the reeding was applied with an automated engraving device, a hand-held engraving tool, or if it was laboriously incised by hand. The reeding is shallower than normal, has a rough appearance, and shows uneven spacing. The contrast with normal 1-pound reeding is obvious (see above photo).
For coins that normally have a reeded edge, the appropriate collar is sometimes unavailable. Sometimes the coins are struck in smooth collars and sent out without further modification. Sometimes vertical ridges are cut into the working face of the collar in order to simulate genuine reeding. In still other cases, the reeding is applied to the coin after the strike. This ersatz reeding is invariably crude, with the spacing between ridges often irregular.
This example of ersatz reeding is seen on the edge of a “two-headed” Egyptian ringed-bimetallic 1-pound coin with a design that was produced from 2005 to 2011. Both the ring and the core are composed of plated steel, a composition introduced in 2007. This double-obverse mule was struck by authentic dies that had been subjected to intentional abrasion, leaving some peripheral lotus blossoms abbreviated. For this reason, I suspect that these dies were retired from service before being snatched up some time later by the crew responsible for striking this mule.
Background
Features
Country:                                         Egypt (Arab Republic)
Type:                                               Common coin
Years:                                              1426-1439 (2005-2018)
Calendar:                                        Islamic
Value:                                              1 Pound  1 EGP = 0.06 USD
Metal:                                              Bi-Metallic Brass plated Steel center in Nickel plated Steel ring
Weight:                                            8.5 g
Diameter:                                        25 mm
Thickness:                                       2.5 mm
Shape:                                              Round
Orientation:                                    Medal alignment ↑↑
References:                                     KM# 940a
Obverse
Tutankhamun's mask surrounded with ornamental designs
Reverse
State name in Arabic, Denomination in Arabic and English, and year of issue in Gregorian and Hijri calendar years (both in Arabic)
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
1 جنيه
٢٠١٠م ONE POUND ١٤٣١
هـ
Translation:
Republic of Egypt
1 Pound
AD 2010 - AH 1431
Edge:
Reeded
PAYMENT
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal
Please pay as soon as possible after winning an auction, as that will allow us to post your item to you sooner!
SHIPPING
We offer
FREE shipping
on orders over 0!
Your order will be dispatched within 1 working day of receiving payment (Monday-Friday) and you should expect to receive it one or two days after dispatch (for orders sent RM 1st Class).
In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during post, then WE are responsible and will issue either a full refund or replacement.
RETURNS
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, be it similar or not.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
One of only two known bi-metallic two-obverse mules in the world.  The other being a an Woman on a (2011) 100p coin from Chile.
Interesting Origin Story
The life in Egypt, although has settled down, life until recently was rife with Government brutality, corruption, and disorganization have combined with economic desperation.  This being the ideal conditions for not only the production of intentional errors by mint employees, but the smuggling out of said errors.
It seems that these “midnight minters” lack full access to mint equipment. The right dies, planchets, and collars are not always available, and so the backroom production crew makes do with substitute components, fabricates necessary components on site, or modifies the finished coins themselves to make them look more presentable.
What Is Even More Interesting
The coin was apparently struck in a smooth collar since the reeding was applied to the coin after the strike. It’s not clear if the reeding was applied with an automated engraving device, a hand-held engraving tool, or if it was laboriously incised by hand. The reeding is shallower than normal, has a rough appearance, and shows uneven spacing. The contrast with normal 1-pound reeding is obvious (see above photo).
For coins that normally have a reeded edge, the appropriate collar is sometimes unavailable. Sometimes the coins are struck in smooth collars and sent out without further modification. Sometimes vertical ridges are cut into the working face of the collar in order to simulate genuine reeding. In still other cases, the reeding is applied to the coin after the strike. This ersatz reeding is invariably crude, with the spacing between ridges often irregular.
This example of ersatz reeding is seen on the edge of a “two-headed” Egyptian ringed-bimetallic 1-pound coin with a design that was produced from 2005 to 2011. Both the ring and the core are composed of plated steel, a composition introduced in 2007. This double-obverse mule was struck by authentic dies that had been subjected to intentional abrasion, leaving some peripheral lotus blossoms abbreviated. For this reason, I suspect that these dies were retired from service before being snatched up some time later by the crew responsible for striking this mule.
Background
Features
Country:                                         Egypt (Arab Republic)
Type:                                               Common coin
Years:                                              1426-1439 (2005-2018)
Calendar:                                        Islamic
Value:                                              1 Pound  1 EGP = 0.06 USD
Metal:                                              Bi-Metallic Brass plated Steel center in Nickel plated Steel ring
Weight:                                            8.5 g
Diameter:                                        25 mm
Thickness:                                       2.5 mm
Shape:                                              Round
Orientation:                                    Medal alignment ↑↑
References:                                     KM# 940a
Obverse
Tutankhamun's mask surrounded with ornamental designs
Reverse
State name in Arabic, Denomination in Arabic and English, and year of issue in Gregorian and Hijri calendar years (both in Arabic)
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
1 جنيه
٢٠١٠م ONE POUND ١٤٣١
هـ
Translation:
Republic of Egypt
1 Pound
AD 2010 - AH 1431
Edge:
Reeded