Iraq 100 fils Faisal II Coinage Coat of Arms Genuine 95 PCGS silver coin 1953

The Iraq 100 Fils silver coin of 1953 is a classic issue from the final years of the Hashemite monarchy and features the youthful portrait of King Faisal II, one of the most significant figures in modern Iraqi history. Cataloged as a coinage issue and certified PCGS Genuine 95, this piece represents an important chapter in Iraq’s numismatic and political development.

The obverse displays a finely engraved right-facing portrait of King Faisal II, showing detailed facial features, wavy hair, and a dignified royal profile. Arabic inscriptions flank the portrait, while a beaded border frames the design. The reverse features the denomination 100 Fils within a central circular panel. Surrounding the denomination are large artistic Arabic inscriptions, ornamental flourishes, decorative scrollwork, geometric separators, and the dates 1953 and 1372 AH positioned within horizontal panels. The intricate Arabic calligraphy dominates the reverse, creating an elegant and balanced composition characteristic of mid-20th-century Iraqi coinage.

King Faisal II ruled Iraq from 1939 until 1958 and became the last king of the Kingdom of Iraq. His reign coincided with a period of modernization and growing international engagement. Struck in silver and authenticated by PCGS, this historic coin appeals to collectors of royal portrait coins, Middle Eastern history, and classic world silver issues.

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