2 1/2 Qirsh

€1.00
IssuerSyria
Year1973
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value21/2 Piastres (0.025 SYP)
CurrencyPound (1919-date)
CompositionNickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight2 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness1.25 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#104, Schön#37
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Syria: hawk of Quraish without star on the shield holding a scroll with `Union of Arab Republics` in arabic lettering. Dates (AD left and AH right) below in arabic digits.
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse letteringإتحاد الجمهوريات العربية ١٣٩٣ - ١٩٧٣
(Translation: Union of Arab Republics)
Reverse descriptionValue and legend.
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringالجمهورية العربية السورة ١/٢ ٢ قرشان ونصف
(Translation: Arab Republic of Syria 21/2 Two and a half Qirush)
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1393 (1973)  - ١٣٩٣ - ١٩٧٣ - 10 000 000
Catalog ID6332730150
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