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2 1/2 Girush / Piastres WW2 War Coinage
| Issuer | Lebanon |
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| Year | 1941 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the denomination numeral '2 1/2' prominently displayed in the center of the field in a bold, plain style. The country name 'LIBAN' arcs along the upper portion of the legend, while 'PIASTRES' arcs along the lower portion, together forming a circular inscription in Latin script around the central value. The design is simple and utilitarian, consistent with wartime emergency coinage, with no additional decorative elements or mintmark visible. |
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| Obverse lettering | LIBAN 2 1/2 PIASTRES (Translation: Lebanon 2 1/2 Piastres) |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the denomination in Arabic script, with the numeral '2 1/2' rendered in Eastern Arabic numerals prominently in the center of the field. The word 'غروش' (Ghurush/Piastres) appears in a bold cursive Arabic inscription along the lower portion, while 'لبنان' (Lebanon) is inscribed across the upper field. The overall design mirrors the utilitarian character of the obverse, reflecting the wartime emergency nature of the issue with minimal ornamentation. |
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