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1 Ghirsh / Piastre Essai
1929 year| Copper-nickel | 4.81 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (0.01) |
| Currency | Syrian pound (1920-1939) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.81 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hole in centre flanked by lion heads with value and dates below.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
غرش وَاحد
1 PIASTRE 1
1929 · ١٩٢٩
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
2nd Essai of KM#3Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (Essai) 1929 from Lebanon made of Copper-nickel weighing 4.81g is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and French design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts an Arabic inscription that reads "Lebanon" in Arabic, while the reverse side features the French phrase "Essai" (meaning "test" or "trial") and the date "1929" in Roman numerals. This blend of languages and cultures reflects the complex history and cultural influences of Lebanon during the early 20th century.
