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2 Qirsh / Piastres
1926 year| Aluminium bronze | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Syria (1925-1930) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 2 Piastres (0.02 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Crossed oat sprigs divide value
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
DEUX PIASTRES
2 ٢
غرشان
Translation: Two Quirsh
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Qirsh / Piastres 1926 coin from Syria 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 features a portrait of King Faisal I of Syria on one side and an image of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on the other. The use of aluminum bronze in the coin's minting process was a common practice during that time period, as it was a durable and cost-effective material.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Qirsh / Piastres 1926 coin.
