5 Qirush / Piastres (Essai) 1972 front 5 Qirush / Piastres (Essai) 1972 back
5 Qirush / Piastres (Essai) 1972 photo
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5 Qirush / Piastres Essai

1972 year
Nickel brass 2.2 g 18.04 mm
Description
Issuer
Lebanon
Period
Republic (1943-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1972
Value
5 Piastres 0.05 LBP = USD 0.0000006
Currency
Lebanese pound (1939-date)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
2.2 g
Diameter
18.04 mm
Thickness
1.26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#102068
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Two wreath branches surrounding the denomination.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
٥
قروش
PIASTRES
5

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Essai of KM#25.2

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Qirush / Piastres (Essai) 1972 coin from Lebanon is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin, and only a small number of samples were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  1300 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Qirush / Piastres (Essai) 1972 coin.