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2½ Qirsh / Piastres
1940 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.0 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Mandatory Republic (1930-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 2½ Piastres (0.025 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#2713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
2 lion heads and olive tree branches
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
غرشان ونصف
١/٢ ٢
2 PIASTRES 1/2
1940 ·١٩٤٠
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2½ Qirsh / Piastres 1940 coin from Syria was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Paul-Albert Bartholomé. Bartholomé was a renowned artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous French 20 Franc gold coin featuring the profile of Marianne, the national personification of France. The design of the Syrian coin features a stylized portrait of a Bedouin woman wearing a traditional headdress, surrounded by palm trees and other symbols of Syrian culture. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Qirsh / Piastres 1940 coin.
