1940 - 2½ P

Item

Title
1940 - 2½ P
Denomination
Date
1940
TID
6.3
KM# 10
Material
Manufacture
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
غرشان ونصف ٢ /١ ٢ ١٩٤٠
Mintage
1000000
Rarity TRS
Monetary Value
Estimate 2020 F - VF: USD 5
Estimate 2020 XF - AU: USD 12
NGC Price Guide
Bears Date
1940
Iconography
Lion Head
Axis
Shape
Circular
Edge
Appearance
Rim: Raised. Dotted circle. Both sides
Region
Numismatic Type
Numismatic Group
Has Version
Is Part Of
Subject(s)
wreath of olive and oak
Lion head
olive twigs
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