Syria 5 Qirsh, 1391
FAO
Information
Country
Syria
Syria
Currency
Pound
(1919 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
5 Piastres
Year
1391
Ruler
Arab Republic
(1961–9999)
Composition
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Piastres from Syria. Issued in 1391. Struck in Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc). Measures 19 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Syria: hawk of Quraish with 3 stars on the shield holding a scroll with "Arab Republic of Syria" in Arabic lettering. Dates (AD left and AH right) below in Arabic digits. (Syrian Arab Republic 1971 - 1391)
- Reverse
- Wheat sprigs, flanked by olive branches. (Food for all 5 Piastres)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1391 (1971) | 15M | € 0,46 | € 0,54 | € 0,54 | € 0,57 | € 0,90 | ١٣٩١ - ١٩٧١ |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.