1940 - 2½ P (Essai)

Item

Participate
Title
1940 - 2½ P (Essai)
Denomination
Date
1940
TID
6.3E
KM# E10
Material
Weight (g)
3.08
Diameter (mm)
21
Obverse
A hole in the center of wreath of olive (left) and oak (right) branches.
Top inscription: the state name in Arabic "الجمهورية اللبنانية".
Bottom inscription: the state name in French "REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE".
Reverse
In the center a hole flanked by lion heads and olive twigs.
Top inscription: the denomination in Arabic "غرشان ونصف".
Bottom inscription: the denomination in French "2 PIASTRE 1/2".
Year of issue in both numerals Arabic and western is on the bottom.
Mint marks: Control marks are above the lion head: Cornucopia on the left side and Wing on the right side.
Legend
Obverse: ·REPUBLIQUE·LIBANAISE·
الجمهورية اللبنانية
Reverse: 2 PIASTRES 1/2 1940; ESSAI
غرشان ونصف ٢ /١ ٢ ١٩٤٠
Monetary Value
Estimate: MS65: 552 USD (2018) - Heritage auctions: Auction 3063 | Lot 35416;
MS65: 942 USD (2016) - Heritage auctions: Auction 3049 | Lot 33606
Bears Date
1940
Axis
Shape
Circular
Edge
Appearance
Rim: Raised. Dotted circle. Both sides
Region
Numismatic Type
Numismatic Group
Is Version Of
Is Part Of
Relation
Subject(s)
wreath of olive and oak
Lion head
olive twigs

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