5 Piastres (1925 - 1940)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Piastres |
| Catalog Number | KM# 5 |
| Weight (g) | 4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Henri-Auguste Patey
Lettering:
دولة لبنان الكبير
ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN
Description:
"ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN" in French at bottom. "دولة لبنان الكبير" in Arabic at top. Cedar Tree in center.
دولة لبنان الكبير
ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN
Description:
"ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN" in French at bottom. "دولة لبنان الكبير" in Arabic at top. Cedar Tree in center.
Reverse
Engraved by Henri-Auguste Patey
Lettering:
5 PIASTRES
1925 ١٩٢٥
Description:
"5 Piastres" in Arabic at top. Traditional boat in center. "5 PIASTRES" below the boat with Paris privy marks both on left side. Dates at bottom.
5 PIASTRES
1925 ١٩٢٥
Description:
"5 Piastres" in Arabic at top. Traditional boat in center. "5 PIASTRES" below the boat with Paris privy marks both on left side. Dates at bottom.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Not Common | ||
| 1931 | 400,000 | Not Common | |
| 1933 | 500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1936 | 900,000 | Not Common | |
| 1940 | 1,000,000 | Not Common |