2½ Qirsh, Syria

2½ Qirsh, Syria, 1948-1955 obverse image2½ Qirsh, Syria, 1948-1955 reverse image
2½ Qirsh coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Syria flagSyria
  • Years of Minting:
    1948-1955
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003), Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962), Lahore, Pakistan
2½ Qirsh Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.99

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

2½ Qirsh Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Value and Arabic lettering

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Coat of arms of Syria: hawk of Quraish with three stars on the shield holding a scroll with "Syrian Republic" in Arabic lettering. Dates (AD left and AH right) in Arabic digits.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

2½ Qirsh Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


الجمهورية السورية ١٣٧٥ ١٩٥٦

Reverse:


الجمهورية السورية ١/٢ ٢ قرشان ونصف

2½ Qirsh Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

2½ Qirsh sizes
  • Weight:2.0 g
  • Diameter:17.0 mm
  • Thickness:1.2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded
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