5 Piastres 1956 [Syria]

About the object

Country: Syria
Shape: Round
Weight: 3 g
Mintage: 4000000 pcs.
Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
Composition: Cu-Ni
Denomination: 5 piastres
Currency unit: Piastre
Orientation: Medal alignment
Reference: KM# 82
Diameter: 19 mm

Reverse

In the central part - a rhombus containing the inscription '5 piastres' in Arabic: "٥ قروش". Below the rhombus is an ornament. To the left and right of the image are two five-pointed stars. Along the arc of the lower edge is an inscription in calligraphy: "الجمهورية السورية", which translates as: "SYRIAN REPUBLIC". The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of denticles.

Obverse

In the central part is depicted the coat of arms of Syria - the Qurayshi hawk facing left, with a shield on its chest. Below is the year gap, written in Eastern Arabic numerals: "۱٩٥٦١٣٧٥" - "1375 - 1956". The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.