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½ Ghirsh / Piastre WW2 War Coinage ND
1941 year| Brass | 2.250 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (0.005 LBP) |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (1939-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.250 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Face value in Arabic characters.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لبنان
١/٢ ١/٢
غرش
Translation:
Lebanon
½ ½
Ghirsh
Edge
Plain
Comment
Medal alignment also exists, less common than coin alignment. Virtually all strikes appear very crude, giving the impression of double or triple struck examples on both sides of the coin.Emergency coinage struck in Lebanon during WWII (1941) when the Paris Mint could no longer supply coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ghirsh / Piastre (WW2 War Coinage) ND (1941) from Lebanon made of Brass weighing 2.250 g is that it was issued during World War II, specifically in 1941, when Lebanon was under French rule. The coin features a unique design, with the Lebanese coat of arms on one side and the French flag on the other, symbolizing the country's political situation at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into Lebanon's history during a significant global conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1941) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ghirsh / Piastre (WW2 War Coinage) ND (1941) coin.
