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½ Ghirsh / Piastre
| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1934-1936 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (0.005) |
| Currency | Syrian pound (1920-1939) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#7443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Value within sprigs above date
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE
1/2
PIASTRE
1936
Translation:
Lebanese Republic
1/2
Piastre
1936
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Ghirsh / Piastre coin from Lebanon, minted between 1934 and 1936, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the Lebanese cedar tree, which has since become a symbol of the country's national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ghirsh / Piastre 1934-1936 coin.
