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25 Qirsh / Piastres Essai
| Issuer | Syria |
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| Year | 1929 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central design featuring a six-pointed star set within an elaborate floral rosette pattern occupying the field. The date appears in the lower portion of the coin, presented bilingually with Western (Occidental) numerals at left and Arabic numerals at right. The Arabic legend 'دولة سورية' (State of Syria) is arranged around the central motif, with a star device incorporated into the inscription. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Denomination prominently displayed within a central circle, rendered in Arabic numerals above and Western numerals below, reading '٢٥' and '25' respectively. The legend 'PIASTRES' in Latin lettering appears below the numeral, while the Arabic legend for the denomination and issuing authority frames the central device. The outer legend reads 'ETAT DE SYRIE ESSAI' in French, identifying this as a pattern (essai) issue of the Syrian State, with the bilingual design reflecting the French Mandate administration of the territory. |
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