2½ Qirsh 1380 (1960) front 2½ Qirsh 1380 (1960) back
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2½ Qirsh

1380 (1960) year
Aluminium bronze (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%) 2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Syria
Period
United Arab Republic (1958-1961)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1380 (1960)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2½ Piastres (0.025&nbspSYP)
Currency
Pound (1919-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.47 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#17102
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Inscription within rectangle below value.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتهدة
١/٢ ٢
قرشان سوريان ونصف

Translation:
United Arab Republic

Two and a half Syrian Piastres

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 2½ Qirsh coin from Syria, minted in 1960, was the first coin in the country to feature the new Republican government's emblem, which replaced the previous royal coat of arms. This change in design marked a significant shift in Syria's political history, as the country had recently gained independence from France and was transitioning towards a republican system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1380 (1960)  1100000 - - - - - -

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