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| − | This specimen was lot 73110 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), where it sold for $95. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Lebanon|LEBANON]]. 25 Piastres, 1936. Paris Mint. NGC AU-55. Displaying just a hint of light wear, this steel gray example features an alluring light golden tone surrounding the devices." The area of [[Lebanon]] was taken from Ottoman control after World War I, and placed under French mandate along with [[Syria]]. It was declared the ''Etat du Gran Liban'' in 1920. This type was also struck in 1929 and 1933. The 0.680 fine alloy is similar to that used on French coins of the Thirties. | + | This specimen was lot 73110 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), where it sold for $95. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Lebanon|LEBANON]]. 25 Piastres, 1936. Paris Mint. NGC AU-55. Displaying just a hint of light wear, this steel gray example features an alluring light golden tone surrounding the devices." The area of [[Lebanon]] was taken from Ottoman control after World War I, and placed under French mandate along with [[Syria]]. It was declared the ''Etat du Gran Liban'' in 1920. This type was also struck in 1929 and [[Lebanon 1933 25 piastres|1933]]. The 0.680 fine alloy is similar to that used on French coins of the Thirties. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 200,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 200,000. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Sources:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Sources:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, ''The June 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins,'' Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020. | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, ''The June 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins,'' Santa Ana, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2020. |
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| − | * [[Lebanon | + | * [[Lebanon 1933 25 piastres|1933 25 piastres]] |
* [[Lebanon 1936 1/2 piastre|1936 ½ piastre]] | * [[Lebanon 1936 1/2 piastre|1936 ½ piastre]] | ||
* [[Lebanon 1936 1 piastre|1936 piastre]] | * [[Lebanon 1936 1 piastre|1936 piastre]] | ||
* [[Lebanon 1936 5 piastres|1936 5 piastres]] | * [[Lebanon 1936 5 piastres|1936 5 piastres]] | ||
| + | * [[Lebanon 1936 50 piastres|1936 50 piastres]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1936]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1936]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale]] | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:49, 30 July 2022
This specimen was lot 73110 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), where it sold for $95. The catalog description[1] noted, "LEBANON. 25 Piastres, 1936. Paris Mint. NGC AU-55. Displaying just a hint of light wear, this steel gray example features an alluring light golden tone surrounding the devices." The area of Lebanon was taken from Ottoman control after World War I, and placed under French mandate along with Syria. It was declared the Etat du Gran Liban in 1920. This type was also struck in 1929 and 1933. The 0.680 fine alloy is similar to that used on French coins of the Thirties.
Recorded mintage: 200,000.
Specification: 5 g, 0.680 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 7.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The June 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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