2½ Qirsh, Syria

2½ Qirsh, Syria, 1962-1965 obverse image2½ Qirsh, Syria, 1962-1965 reverse image
2½ Qirsh coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Syria flagSyria
  • Years of Minting:
    1962-1965
  • Period:
    Arab Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
2½ Qirsh Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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:

Denomination above rectangle with traditional design

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Syria: hawk of Quraish with 3 stars on the shield holding a scroll with "Arab Republic of Syria" 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 العربية السورية ١٣٨٢ ١٩٦٢

Reverse:

الجمهورية العربية السورية ١/٢ ٢ قرشان 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:1.45 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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