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2 1/2 Qirsh
| Issuer | Syria |
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| Year | 1948-1955 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the coat of arms of the Syrian Republic, featuring the Hawk of Quraish displayed with wings spread, a shield on its breast charged with three stars, and a scroll beneath inscribed with the legend 'Syrian Republic' (الجمهورية السورية) in Arabic script. The Hijri date appears at upper right and the Common Era date at upper left, both rendered in Eastern Arabic numerals. The design is set within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | الجمهورية السورية ١٣٧٥ ١٩٥٦ (Translation: Syrian Republic 1956 1375) |
| Reverse description | The denomination '2 1/2' in large Eastern Arabic numerals occupies the upper central field, with the legend 'قرشان ونصف' (Two and a Half Piastres) displayed within a rectangular cartouche in the lower central field. The inscription 'الجمهورية السورية' (Syrian Republic) arcs along the upper periphery in Arabic script. An ornamental arabesque band of interlaced foliate scrollwork runs along the lower margin, framed by a beaded outer border. |
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