Syria (1943) piastre

from the Ma'adi Collection

This specimen was issued by Syria during World War II as emergency coinage. Syria, part of the Ottoman Empire since 1516, broke free as part of the Arab Revolt during World War One but fell under French domination in 1920. French control, never firm, collapsed during World War Two and Syria obtained independence in 1944. The country has been ruled by various dictators since.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: brass.

Catalog reference: KM 77.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Syria 1976 10 piastres
• Coins and currency dated 1943
• return to coins of Syria