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50 Qirsh Pattern
1387 (1968) year| Gold | 10.66 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1387 (1968) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Piastres (0.50 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.66 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#115090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within a central square. Date below on top of 2 wheat sprigs.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية السورية
٥٠
قرشا
١٣٨٧ - ١٩٦٨
Translation:
Syrian Arab Republic
50 Piastres
1968 - 1387
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Gold Pattern Strike of KM#97Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Qirsh coin was designed by the renowned sculptor and engraver, Paul Vincze, who was known for his work on various coins and medals for different countries. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of President Hafez al-Assad, while the reverse depicts the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, which is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. The coin was minted in 1968 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Syrian Arab Republic.
