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2 1/2 Ghirsh / Piastres WW2 Emergency Coinage

Issuer Syria
Year 1941
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Obverse description Plain field bearing the country name and denomination entirely in Latin script. The legend 'SYRIE' arcs across the upper portion of the coin, while '2 1/2' appears prominently in large numerals at the centre and 'PIASTRES' curves along the lower periphery. The design is characteristic of wartime emergency coinage, with bold, utilitarian lettering and minimal decorative elements. No effigy or additional devices are present.
Obverse script Latin
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Reverse script Arabic
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