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2 Girushān / Piastres
1925 year| Aluminium bronze | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Greater Lebanon (1920-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1925 |
| Value | 2 Piastres (0.02) |
| Currency | Syrian pound (1920-1939) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Trireme, ancient boat, war ship, used by the Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians, sailing left. Denomination and date below.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
2 PIASTRES
1925- ١٩٢0
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1925 Lebanese 2 Girushān / Piastres coin made of Aluminium bronze is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Georges Gromort. Gromort was a prominent artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Greece. The coin's design features a stylized image of a cedar tree, which is a symbol of Lebanon and is also featured on the country's national flag.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Girushān / Piastres 1925 coin.
