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© CGB
1 Qirsh / Piastre Essai
1929 year| Nickel brass | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Syria (1925-1930) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (0.01 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#102046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
2 lion heads and branches of olive tree.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
غرش وَاحد
1 PIASTRE 1
1929 · ١٩٢٩
ESSAI
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#71Estimated Mintage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Qirsh / Piastre (Essai) 1929 from Syria made of Nickel brass weighing 5g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the country. In 1929, Syria was still a French Mandate, and the coinage was being transitioned from the Ottoman Empire's currency to a new national currency. The Pattern 1 Qirsh / Piastre was one of the first coins to be minted in the new national currency, and it features a unique blend of Arabic and French influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription, while the reverse side features a French inscription and the date "1929." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a fascinating piece of history from a pivotal moment in Syria's transition to independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Qirsh / Piastre (Essai) 1929 coin.
