5 Girush / Piastres 1925-1940 front 5 Girush / Piastres 1925-1940 back
5 Girush / Piastres 1925-1940 photo
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5 Girush / Piastres

 
Bronze 3.85 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Lebanon
Period
Lebanese Republic (1926-1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1925-1940
Value
5 Piastres (0.05)
Currency
Syrian pound (1920-1939)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.85 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3898
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Trireme, ancient boat, war ship, used by the Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians, sailing left. Denomination and date below.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
٥ غروش
5 PIASTRES
1925 · ١٩٢٥

Translation:
5 Piastres
1925

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey

Edge

Milled

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