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1 Qirsh / Piastre
1940 year| Zinc | 3.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Mandatory Republic (1930-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (0.01 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
2 lion heads and branches of olive tree.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
غرش وَاحد
1 PIASTRE 1
1940 · ١٩٤٠
Translation:
One Ghirsh
1 Piastre 1
1940 · 1940
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Qirsh / Piastre 1940 coin from Syria was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Paul-Albert Bartholomé. Bartholomé was a renowned artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Greece. The coin's design features a portrait of a young woman representing Syria, surrounded by a wreath of wheat and olives, symbolizing the country's rich agricultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Qirsh / Piastre 1940 coin.
