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:
Milled
Milled
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 |