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5 Qirsh / Piastres Essai
1926 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | State of Syria (1925-1930) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 5 Piastres (0.05 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#102027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crossed oat sprigs divide value
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
CINQ PIASTRES
5 ٥
خمسَة غروش
ESSAI
Translation:
5 Piastres
Essai
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#70Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Qirsh / Piastres (Essai) 1926 from Syria, made of Aluminium bronze and weighing 3.9 g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial or pattern coin, and only a few examples are known to exist. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of rare coins.
