25 Qirshā / Piastres 1952-1961 front 25 Qirshā / Piastres 1952-1961 back
25 Qirshā / Piastres 1952-1961 photo
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25 Qirshā / Piastres

 
Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) 4 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Lebanon
Period
Republic (1943-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1952-1961
Value
25 Piastres (0.25&nbspLBP)
Currency
Lebanese pound (1939-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#826
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Denomination and date (Foreground).
Two olive branches with olives fruits (background)

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
١٩٦١
قرشاً
25 PIASTRES ٢٥
1961

Translation:
1961
25 Piastres

Designer: Paul Koroleff

Edge

Milled

Comment

Cedar tree (Binomial Name: Cedrus libani).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Qirshā / Piastres coin from Lebanon made of Aluminium bronze is that it was designed by the Lebanese artist and sculptor, Khalil Haddad, who was known for his work in creating various Lebanese coins and stamps.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  7200000 - - - - - -
1961  5000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Qirshā / Piastres 1952-1961 coin.