Syria 50 Qirsh, 1378
Founding of United Arab Republic
Information
Country
Syria
Syria
Currency
United Arab Republic - Pound
(1958 – 1961)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
50 Piastres
Year
1378
Ruler
United Arab Republic
(1958–1971)
Composition
Silver (.600)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
1962
Description
50 Piastres from Syria. Issued in 1378. Struck in Silver (.600). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5 g.
- 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. (United Arab Republic)
- Reverse
- Denomination center, date of UAR founding above in Arabic (22 February 1958). Arabic legend above. Denomination beneath in Arabic. (Commemoration of the Foundation of the United Arab Republic22 February 1958501378 1959Syrian Piastres)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1378 (1959) | 1.5M | € 8,80 | € 12,00 | ۱۳۷۸ ۱۹٥۹ |
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