Coat of arms of the 1958-1961 United Arab Republic: eagle of Saladin facing left, holding a scroll with Arabic lettering, wings partially out. Shield on chest, divided into three parts, with two vertical stars on central section.
Obverse script
Arabic
Obverse lettering
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة (Translation: United Arab Republic)
Reverse description
Central design of a sword, vertical with hilt lowest, dividing value, surrounded by wreath Islamic dates lower left and lower right Lettering on top and below
Reverse script
Arabic
Reverse lettering
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
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۱۹٥۸ ۱۳۷۷
قرشا سوريا (Translation: United Arab Republic 50 Syrian Piastres 1958 1377)