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½ Ghirsh / Piastre WW2 War Coinage; Pattern ND
1941 year| Aluminium bronze | 2.38 g | 18.4 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Mandatory Republic (1930-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (0.005 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Diameter | 18.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#142233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
State name and value in Arabic.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سورية
١/٢ ١/٢
غرش
Translation:
Syria
½ ½
Piastre
Comment
RRRPossibly a pattern.
Interesting fact
This coin was designed to be used as a substitute for the standard issue coins during World War II, when metal resources were scarce. The use of aluminum bronze instead of the usual cupro-nickel or silver helped to conserve resources for the war effort.
