Obverse: Depiction of an ancient Egyptian warrior riding a chariot and drawing a bow

Reverse: Arabic inscription within calligraphic cartouche surrounded by additional Arabic text, commemorating the “75th Anniversary of the Egyptian Antiquities Department.”

Reverse legend: جمهورية مصر العربية الذكرى الخامسة والسبعون  لنشأة مصلحة الآثار المصرية  ١٣٧٩ – ١٩٥٩

Arabic date: 1379 AH

Gregorian date: 1959 AD

Edge: Plain

Country: Egypt

Year: 1959 (1379 AH)

Metal: Silver (0.900) Hallmarked Egypt 

Diameter ± 37 mm

Weight ± 25 g

Issued for: 75th Anniversary of the Egyptian Department of Antiquities (founded in 1884).

Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!