Syria 1926 2 piastres
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
This specimen was lot 1642 in Steve Album sale 16 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2013), where it sold for $188.80. The catalog description[1] noted, "SYRIA: 2 piastres, 1926, lovely deep tone, a superb example! NGC graded MS65." 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. This type was struck in Paris.
Recorded mintage: 600,000 for 1925-26.
Specification: aluminum-bronze.
Catalog reference: KM 69.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Album, Stephen. Stephen Album Auction 16, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2013.
Link to:
- Syria 1926 5 piastres
- Syria 1929 10 piastres
- Coins and currency dated 1926
- return to coins of Syria