2½ Girush / Piastres 1940 front 2½ Girush / Piastres 1940 back
2½ Girush / Piastres 1940 photo
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2½ Girush / Piastres

1940 year
Aluminium bronze 3.08 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Lebanon
Period
Lebanese Republic (1926-1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1940
Value
2½ Piastres (0.025&nbspLBP)
Currency
Lebanese pound (1939-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
3.08 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#11269
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Hole in centre flanked by lion heads with value and dates below

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
2 PIASTRES 1/2
1940 - ١٩٤٠

Translation:
2 Piastres 1/2
1940

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1940 Lebanese 2½ Girush / Piastres coin made of Aluminium bronze weighing 3.08 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Lebanon's history. In 1940, Lebanon was still a French mandate, and the country was experiencing political instability and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin was still produced and circulated, serving as a symbol of resilience and continuity for the Lebanese people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1940  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Girush / Piastres 1940 coin.