1 Qirsh coin from Syria (Syrian Republic, République syrienne). The coin was circulated in 1940 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: 1 Qirsh
Value: 1 Piastre (0.01 SYP)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1940
Year demonetized: Yes
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Zinc
Diameter: 24 mm.
Thickness: 1 mm.
Weight: 3.6 g.
Shape: Round with a round hole
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: Paris
Obverse: Wreath made of oak and olive tree branches
Obverse lettering: دوَلة سُورية * ETAT DE SYRIE *
Obverse translation: State of Syria State of Syria
Reverse: 2 lion heads and branches of olive tree
Reverse lettering: غرش وَاحد 1 PIASTRE 1 1940 · ١٩٤٠
Reverse translation: One Ghirsh 1 Piastre 1 1940 · 1940
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Cats and felines, Wreath
