2½ Qirsh / Piastres Essai, Syria

Main information

Country:
Syria
Years of Minting:
1940
Period:
Mandatory Republic (1930-1946)
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 head and olive tree branches

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Wreath made of oak and olive tree branches

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

دَولة سُورية ★ ETAT DE SYRIE ★

Reverse:

غرشان ونصف ١/٢ ٢ 2 PIASTRES ½ 1940 · ١٩٤٠ ESSAI

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

Weight:3 g
Diameter:21 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Smooth

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2½ Qirsh / Piastres Essai, Syria

Main information

Reference Price

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Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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Obverse

Description:

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Edge

Description:

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Physical Feature

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