25 Ghirshā / Piastres 1929-1936 front 25 Ghirshā / Piastres 1929-1936 back
25 Ghirshā / Piastres 1929-1936 photo
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25 Ghirshā / Piastres

 
Silver (.680) 5 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Lebanon
Period
Lebanese Republic (1926-1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1929-1936
Value
25 Piastres (0.25)
Currency
Syrian pound (1920-1939)
Composition
Silver (.680)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9660
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Two crossed cornucopias.
Value both in Arabic and in French.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
٢٥
خمسة وعشرون غرشا
25
PIASTRES

Translation:
25
Twenty five Piastres

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Ghirshā / Piastres 1929-1936 coin from Lebanon is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, Lebanon was experiencing significant economic growth, driven by the expansion of trade and industry, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 25 Ghirshā / Piastres coin was introduced in 1929, and it was the first coin to be minted in Lebanon that was made of silver. This was a significant departure from previous coinage, which had been made of bronze or other base metals. The use of silver in the coinage was a reflection of the country's growing prosperity and its desire to establish a modern, stable currency. Despite being minted during a time of economic growth, the 25 Ghirshā / Piastres coin was also marked by political instability, as Lebanon was struggling to establish its independence and sovereignty in the face of foreign intervention and domestic unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a fascinating piece of Lebanese history and a testament to the country's resilience and determination to build a strong, modern economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1929  600064 - - - - - -
1933  200000 - - - - - -
1936  400000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Ghirshā / Piastres 1929-1936 coin.