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1 Dinar - Faisal I
1338 (1920) year| Gold (.900) | 6.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| King | Faisal I (1920) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1338 (1920) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1920) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#95821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Faysal al-auwal (Faisal the First) in Arabic within floral wreath; voided heptagram above; 1338 in Arabic numerals (date) in exergue
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
فيصل الأول
١٣٣٨
Translation:
Faisal the First
1338
Comment
Estimated Mintage.According to Dr. Lawrence A. Adams’ notes, at the time he purchased this coin, a group of seven of these dinars (including this coin) appeared on the market. Of the seven, five are in public or private collections.
Below is a set of concept designs:
© Image courtesy of Wikipedia
The Arab Kingdom of Syria was the first modern Arab state to come into existence but only lasted a little over four months (from 8 March to24 July 1920). During its brief existence, the kingdom was led by Sharif Hussein bin Ali's son Faisal bin Hussein. Despite its claims to territory of a Greater Syria, Faisal's government controlled a limited area and was dependent on Britain which, along with France, generally opposed the idea of a Greater Syria and refused to recognize Faisal as its king. The kingdom surrendered to French forces on 24 July 1920.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dinar - Faisal I 1338 (1920) coin from Syria is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of independence for Syria, between the end of World War I and the establishment of the French Mandate in 1920. This coin is a symbol of Syria's short-lived independence and its aspirations for self-governance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1338 (1920) | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dinar - Faisal I 1338 (1920) coin.