1934 - ½ P (Essai) · LIRAT.ME

Title: 1934 - ½ P (Essai)
Denomination: ½ P
Date: 1934
TID: 5.1E; KM# E9
Material: Cupro-Nickel
Weight (g): 4
Diameter (mm): 21
Thickness (mm): 1.48
Obverse: In the center the denomination in Arabic numerals “١/٢” and in letters “نصف غرش” within a roped wreath flanked by oat sprigs;Top inscription: the state name in Arabic “الجمهورية اللبنانية”;
Bottom inscription: the year of issue in Arabic numerals.
Reverse: In the center the denomination in western numerals “½ PIASTRE” within sprigs;
Top inscription: the state name in French: “REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE”;
Bottom inscription: the year of issue in western numerals.; Mint marks: Control marks are on both sides of the year of issue: Cornucopia on the right side and Wing on the left side.
Legend: الجمهوريىة اللبنانية ٢/١ نصف غرش١٩٣٤; Reverse: REPUBLIQUE LIBANAISE 1/2 PIASTRE1934; ESSAI
TRS Tier (Rarity Level): TRS B (Core)
Monetary Value: Estimate: MS65: 1200 USD (2018) - Heritage auctions: Auction 3063 | Lot 35415,
MS64: 720 USD (2017) - Heritage auctions: Auction 3057 | Lot 31179,
UNC: 400 USD (2016) - Heritage auctions: Auction 3049 | Lot 33605
Bears Date: 1934
Mint Mark: Cornucopia; Wing (Privy mark)
Axis: 6 hr
Shape: Circular
Edge: Plain Edge
Appearance: Rim: Raised. Internal wave-cutted. Both sides
Region: https://www.geonames.org/272103/lebanon.html
Authority: Republic of Lebanon (French Mandate)
Stated Authority: Republic of Lebanon (French Mandate)
Mint: Monnaie de Paris
Artist: Lucien Georges Bazor
Numismatic Type: Coin
Numismatic Group: Essai
Is Version Of: 1934 - ½ P
Is Part Of: Series: GL Essais
Relation: NGC - World Coin Price Guide
Subject(s): roped wreath; oat sprigs
Call To Action: We’ve identified this object but don’t yet hold a physical example in the archive.
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1934 - ½ P (Essai)

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