2.5 Qirsh coin from Syria (ٱلْجُمْهُورِيَّةُ ٱلْعَرَبِيَّة ٱلْسُوْرِيَّة, al-Jumhūriyya al-ʿArabiyya al-Sūriya). The coin was circulated in 1960 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Syria
Continents: Asia
Groupings: Middle East
Denomination: 2.5 Qirsh
Value: 2½ Piastres
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1960
Numismatic period: United Arab Republic 1958 - 1960
Year demonetized: Yes
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 17.0 mm.
Thickness: 1.47 mm.
Weight: 2 g.
Calendar: Islamic (Hijri)
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: 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. Dates (Ad Left And Ah Right) In Arabic Digits.
Obverse lettering: ١٣٨٠ ١٩٦٠ الجمهورية العربية المتهدة
Obverse translation: 1380 1960 United Arab Republic
Reverse: Inscription Within Rectangle Below Value.
Reverse lettering: الجمهورية العربية المتهدة ١/٢ ٢ قرشان سوريان ونصف
Reverse translation: United Arab Republic 2½ Two and a half Syrian Piastres
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coat Of Arms, Eagle, Bird
