Why collectors want it

• “Small Sphinx” variety: less common design compared to the larger sphinx issues.
• NGC XF 45: choice mid‑grade example with clear details and honest wear.
• Scarcer type from the 1950s series, appealing to variety hunters and type collectors.

Description

This brass 5 Milliemes coin, struck in AH 1376 (AD 1957), features the sought‑after Small Sphinx design. The coin displays strong legends and a well‑defined sphinx despite moderate circulation, meriting the NGC XF 45 grade. Being a rarer subtype, it holds a special place in collections of modern Egyptian coinage.

Key Specs

• Country: Egypt
  
• Denomination: 5 Milliemes
  
• Metal: Brass
  
• Date: AH 1376 / AD 1957
  
• Design: “Small Sphinx”
  
• Grade: NGC XF 45
  
• Notes: Rare Type
  
• Certification #: 2836149‑005 (for verification; omitted from headline)

Collector Notes

Well‑suited for collectors of variety types, mid‑20th‑century Egyptian coins, and those building complete series.