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½ Ghirsh / Piastre Essai
1934 year| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1934 |
| 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#102062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE
½
PIASTRE
ESSAI
1934
Translation:
Lebanese Republic
½
Piastre
Trial
1934
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#9Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Ghirsh / Piastre (Essai) 1934 from Lebanon, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 4g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin, and only a limited number of samples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ghirsh / Piastre (Essai) 1934 coin.