5 Qirsh coin from Syria (Syrian Arab Republic, al-Jumhūriyya al-ʿArabiyya al-Sūriya). The coin was circulated in 1979 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: 5 Qirsh
Value: 5 Piastres
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1979
Numismatic period: Syrian Arab Republic 1961 - 2018
Year demonetized: Yes
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Diameter: 19.0 mm.
Thickness: 1.5 mm.
Weight: 3 g.
Calendar: Islamic (Hijri)
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: VDM Metals / Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke
Obverse: Armoiries De La Syrieu202F: Faucon De Quraich Avec 3 Étoiles Sur Le Blason, Tenant Un Parchemin Avec L'Inscription "République Arabe De Syrie" Au-Dessus Des 2 Dates (Ad À Gauche Et Ah À Droite) En Chiffres Arabes.
Obverse lettering: الجمهورية العربية السورية ١٣٩٩ - ١٩٧٩
Obverse translation: Arab Republic of Syria 1979 - 1399
Reverse: Value Inside A Square.
Reverse lettering: ٥ قروش الجمهورية العربية السورية
Reverse translation: 5 Qurush Arab Republic of Syria
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coat Of Arms, Bird
