Difference between revisions of "Syria 1979 25 piastres"

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Revision as of 13:59, 9 October 2025

from the Ma'adi Collection
SYR 1399AH 25qirsh-rev.JPG
from the Mountain Groan Collection
Syria 1979 25 ghirsh rev DSLR.jpg

This specimen was issued by Syria during the time of the Syrian Arab 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: copper-nickel.

Catalog reference: KM 118.

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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