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50 Ghirshā / Piastres Essai
1929 year| Silver | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 50 Piastres (0.50) |
| Currency | Syrian pound (1920-1939) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two crossed cornucopias.
Value both in Arabic and in French.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
٥٠
خمسون غرشا
50
PIASTRES
ESSAI
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#8Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Ghirshā / Piastres (Essai) 1929 from Lebanon made of Silver weighing 10g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Georges Lemaire. Lemaire was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Lebanese currency during the French Mandate period. The coin's design features a stylized image of a cedar tree, which is a symbol of Lebanon, and the inscription "Lebanon" in Arabic and French. The coin was minted in 1929 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
