1 Qirsh / Piastre Essai, Syria

Main information

Country:
Syria
Years of Minting:
1929
Period:
State of Syria (1925-1930)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round with a round hole
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

2 lion heads and branches of olive tree.

Engraver:

Henri-Auguste Patey

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Wreath made of oak and olive tree branches.

Engraver:

Henri-Auguste Patey

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

دَولة سُورية ★ ETAT DE SYRIE ★

Reverse:

غرش وَاحد 1 PIASTRE 1 1929 · ١٩٢٩ ESSAI

Composition

Nickel brass

Size

Weight:5 g
Diameter:24 mm
Thickness:1.4 mm
Edge:Smooth

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1 Qirsh / Piastre Essai, Syria

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Reverse

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Obverse

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Description:

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