2½ Qirsh, Syria

2½ Qirsh, Syria, 1960 obverse image2½ Qirsh, Syria, 1960 reverse image
2½ Qirsh coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Syria flagSyria
  • Years of Minting:
    1960
  • Period:
    United Arab Republic (1958-1961)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Egyptian Mint Authority (مصلحة سك العملة المصرية), Cairo, Egypt (1954-date)
2½ Qirsh Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.99-$13.33

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:


Inscription within rectangle below value.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Coat of arms of the 1958-1961 United Arab Republic: eagle of Saladin facing left, holding a scroll with Arabic lettering, wings partially out. Shield on chest, divided into three parts, with two vertical stars on central section. Dates (AD left and AH right) in arabic digits.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

2½ Qirsh Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


١٣٨٠ ١٩٦٠ الجمهورية العربية المتهدة

Reverse:


الجمهورية العربية المتهدة ١/٢ ٢ قرشان سوريان ونصف

2½ Qirsh Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%)

Size

2½ Qirsh sizes
  • Weight:2 g
  • Diameter:17 mm
  • Thickness:1.47 mm
  • Edge:Reeded
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