Syria 1947 50 piastres

from the Ma'adi Collection

This specimen was issued by Syria during the time of the Syrian Republic for one year only. 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: 5 g, 0.600 fine silver, 0.0964 oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 80.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1947 25 piastres
• 1948 2½ piastres
• Syria 1950 1 lira
• Coins and currency dated 1947
• return to coins of Syria