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1 Ghirsh / Piastre WW2 War Coinage; Aluminium Thick Pattern ND
1941 year| Aluminium | 1.76 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Mandatory Republic (1930-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (0.01 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#142240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
State name and value in Arabic.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سورية
1
غرش
Translation:
Syria
1
Piastre
Comment
RPossibly a pattern.
Struck on a thick planchet.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Ghirsh / Piastre coin from Syria, which was minted in 1941 during World War II, was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of traditional metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of aluminum was seen as a way to conserve these more valuable metals for the war effort. The use of aluminum also made the coin lighter and easier to handle, which was an advantage for soldiers and civilians who had to carry large quantities of coins during this time.
