5 Qirsh (2 stars on shield) 1380 (1960) front 5 Qirsh (2 stars on shield) 1380 (1960) back
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5 Qirsh 2 stars on shield

1380 (1960) year
Aluminium bronze 3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Syria
Period
United Arab Republic (1958-1961)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1380 (1960)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Piastres (0.05&nbspSYP)
Currency
Pound (1919-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#993
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value, inscription within a losange.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
٥
قروش سورية

Translation:
United Arab Republic
5 Syrian Piastres

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Qirsh coin from Syria, minted in 1960, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a shield with two stars, which represents the two main branches of the Syrian government at the time: the military and the civilian. This design was specifically chosen to symbolize the unity and strength of the Syrian people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1380 (1960)  4240000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Qirsh (2 stars on shield) 1380 (1960) coin.