2 Girushān / Piastres Syriennes

€5,826.00
IssuerLebanon
Year1924
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Piastres (0.02)
CurrencySyrian pound (1920-1939)
CompositionAluminium bronze
Weight2 g
Dimensions18.2 mm
Thickness1.12 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Henri-Auguste Patey
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1, Lec#18, Schön#1
Obverse descriptionA cedar tree - the symbol of Lebanon - within circle above date
Obverse scriptArabic, Latin
Obverse letteringETAT DU GRAND LIBAN دولة لبنان الكبير ٢٤ ١٩ 1924
(Translation: State of Greater Lebanon The State of Greater Lebanon 19 24)
Reverse descriptionValue flanked by stars.
Reverse scriptArabic, Latin
Reverse lettering2 PIASTRES SYRIENNES ٢ غرشان
(Translation: 2 Syrian Piastres 2 Girushan)
EdgeMilled
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1924  - ١٩٢٤ - 1 800 000
Catalog ID4562280000
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