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1 Ghirsh / Piastre WW2 War Coinage; Duralumin Pattern ND
1941 year| (duralumin) | 0.95 g | 17.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (0.01 LBP) |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (1939-date) |
| Composition | (duralumin) |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 17.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
State name and value in Arabic
Lettering:
لبنان
١
غرش
Translation:
Lebanon
1
Piastre
Comment
RRRPossibly a pattern.
Duralium copy (shiny appearance). Very rare and made with this alloy used in aeronautics and recovered on a plane shot down
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (WW2 War Coinage; Duralumin Pattern) ND (1941) from Lebanon is that it was made of duralumin, a lightweight aluminum alloy that was used to reduce the weight of the coin without sacrificing its durability. This made it easier to handle and transport, especially during wartime when resources were scarce.
