2 Girushān / Piastres

€11,265.00
IssuerLebanon
Year1925
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Piastres (0.02)
CurrencySyrian pound (1920-1939)
CompositionAluminium bronze
Weight2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Henri-Auguste Patey
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4, Lec#20, Schön#4
Obverse descriptionA cedar tree - the symbol of Lebanon.
Obverse scriptArabic, Latin
Obverse letteringETAT DU GRAND LIBAN
(Translation: State of Greater Lebanon)
Reverse descriptionTrireme, ancient boat, war ship, used by the Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians, sailing left. Denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptArabic, Latin
Reverse lettering2 PIASTRES 1925- ١٩٢0
EdgeReeded
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1925  - - 1 000 000
Catalog ID7845046140
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