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2 Girushān / Piastres Syriennes
1924 year| Aluminium bronze | 2 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Greater Lebanon (1920-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1924 |
| Value | 2 Piastres (0.02) |
| Currency | Syrian pound (1920-1939) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Value flanked by stars.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
2 PIASTRES
SYRIENNES
٢
غرشان
Translation:
2 Syrian
Piastres
2
Girushan
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1924 Lebanese 2 Girushān / Piastres Syriennes coin made of Aluminium bronze is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle. Hiolle 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 flag. The coin's weight of 2 grams is relatively light for a coin of its size, which makes it an interesting fact for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Girushān / Piastres Syriennes 1924 coin.
