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2 Girushān / Piastres Syriennes Essai
1924 year| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Greater Lebanon (1920-1926) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1924 |
| Value | 2 Piastres (0.02) |
| Currency | Syrian pound (1920-1939) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value flanked by stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 PIASTRES
SYRIENNES
٢
غرشان
ESSAI
Translation:
2 Syrian
Piastres
2
Girushan
Trial
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Girushān / Piastres Syriennes (Essai) 1924 from Lebanon made of Aluminium bronze is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle. Hiolle was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Lebanese currency during the French Mandate period. The coin features a unique blend of Arabic and Latin scripts, reflecting the cultural diversity of Lebanon during that time.
