5 Qirsh, Syria

5 Qirsh, Syria, 1948-1955 obverse image5 Qirsh, Syria, 1948-1955 reverse image
5 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
5 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.

5 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 3 stars on the shield holding a scroll with "Syrian Republic" in arabic lettering. Dates (AD left and AH right) below in arabic digits.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Qirsh Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

الجمهورية السورية ١٣٦٧ ١٩٤٨

Reverse:

٥ قرش الجمهورية السورية

5 Qirsh Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

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

Size

5 Qirsh sizes
  • Weight:3 g
  • Diameter:19.0 mm
  • Thickness:1.53 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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