2½ Piasters (1948 - 1956)
Features
| Denomination | 2½ Piasters |
| Catalog Number | KM# 81 |
| Weight (g) | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 17 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
الجمهورية السورية
١٣٦٧ ١٩٤٨
Description:
Coat of arms of the Syrian Republic consists of the Hawk of Quraish. Date (AD left and AH right) in Arabic digits below.
الجمهورية السورية
١٣٦٧ ١٩٤٨
Description:
Coat of arms of the Syrian Republic consists of the Hawk of Quraish. Date (AD left and AH right) in Arabic digits below.
Reverse
Lettering:
الجمهورية السورية
١/٢ ٢
قرشان ونصف
Description:
Value above 1/2 designed wreath. Country name above.
الجمهورية السورية
١/٢ ٢
قرشان ونصف
Description:
Value above 1/2 designed wreath. Country name above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1367 (1948) | 2,500,000 | Heaton's Mint | Very Common |
| 1367 (1948) | Specimen, Ex King's Norton Mint | Unknown | |
| 1375 (1956) | 5,000,000 | Lahore Mint | Very Common |