1925 - 2 P

Item

1.3 R
1.3 V
Title
1925 - 2 P
Denomination
Denomination-2-P2 P
Date
1925
TID
1.3
KM# 4
Material
Manufacture
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
18
Obverse
In lower center a stylized shape of a cedar of lebanon;Top inscription: the state name in Arabic "دولة لبنان الكبير";
Bottom inscription: the state name in French "ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN";
Bees are used as spacers in upper left and right sides.
Reverse
In the center a Phoenician ship - a trireme with 10 rowers and a leader above a wavy thick line;
Top inscription: the denomination in Arabic "غرشـان";
Bottom inscription: the denomination in French "2 PIASTRES";
Year of issue in both numerals Arabic and western is on the bottom.
Mint marks: Control marks are on both sides of the denomination on the bottom: Cornucopia on the left side and Torch on the right side.
Legend
Obverse: ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN 1926
دولة لبنان الكبير
Reverse: 2 PIASTRES 1925
غرشان ١٩٢٥
Mintage
1000000
Monetary Value
Estimate 2020 F - VF: USD 15
Estimate 2020 XF - AU: USD 60
NGC Price Guide
Bears Date
1925
Axis
Shape
Circular
Appearance
Rim: Raised. Not decorated.
Region
Stated Authority
Numismatic Type
Numismatic Group
Has Version
Subject(s)
cedar
Phoenician ship
trireme
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