Syria 1935 1/2 piastre

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from the Ma'adi Collection
from the Ma'adi Collection

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 is a half piastre, struck in Paris in 1935-36 (privy marks on reverse). It is expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 600,000.

Specification: 4.0 g, nickel-brass, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 75.

Source:

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

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