Iraq 10 fils State Coinage King Ghazi Coat of Arms MS63RB PCGS bronze coin 1938

The Iraq 10 Fils bronze coin of 1938 is an attractive numismatic issue from the reign of King Ghazi I, one of the most important monarchs of the Kingdom of Iraq. Cataloged as KM-103b and certified PCGS MS63RB (Red-Brown), this coin represents the modernization of Iraqi state coinage during the interwar period and remains a desirable collectible for specialists in Middle Eastern history.

The obverse features a finely engraved left-facing portrait of King Ghazi I, displaying detailed facial features, a neatly trimmed moustache, stylized hair, and a formal royal profile. Arabic inscriptions flank the portrait, while the distinctive scalloped shape of the coin creates a visually striking frame. The reverse presents the denomination 10 Fils within a central circular panel, surrounded by elegant Arabic calligraphy, decorative separators, geometric ornaments, and the dates 1938 and 1357 AH. The carefully balanced layout highlights the artistic traditions of Iraqi coin design and the importance of Arabic script as a decorative element.

King Ghazi I ruled Iraq from 1933 to 1939 and became a symbol of national sovereignty during a formative period in the country’s history. Struck in bronze and preserved in certified MS63RB condition by PCGS, this coin offers collectors an appealing combination of royal portraiture, historic significance, and classic Iraqi numismatic artistry.

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