1 Ghirsh / Piastre cupronickel

1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel) - obverse1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Lebanon
Period Lebanese Republic (1926-1945)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1925-1936
Value 1 Piastre (0.01)
Currency Syrian pound (1920-1939)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.55 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
2312
References KM# 3,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Lec# 9,
Jean Lecompte; 2007. Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises (2nd edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
Lec# 11,
Jean Lecompte; 2007. Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises (2nd edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
Lec# 13,
Jean Lecompte; 2007. Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises (2nd edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
Schön# 3
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Hole in centre of wreath

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
دولة لبنان الكبير
ETAT DU GRAND LIBAN

Translation: State of Greater Lebanon

Engravers: Lucien Georges Bazor, Henri-Auguste Patey

Reverse

Hole in centre flanked by lion heads with value and dates below.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
غرش واحد
1 PIASTRE 1
1931-١٩٣١

Translation:
1 Piastre 1
1931 1931

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Marks

Torch Henri-Auguste-Jules Patey, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1896-1930)
Wing Lucien Bazor, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1931-1958)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1925  Torch Photo 1 500 000 $ 3.30 $ 5.30 $ 5.30 $ 7.20 $ 38 56% Lec# 9
1931  Wing 300 000 $ 6.70 $ 6.70 10% Lec# 11
1933  Wing 500 000 $ 10 $ 12 10% Lec# 12
1936  Wing Photo 2 200 000 $ 1.50 $ 6.50 $ 7.10 $ 13 $ 22 51% Lec# 13

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 755
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1925 Torch – Lec# 9 UNC USD 221.39
(EUR 205.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 423
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1925 Torch – Lec# 9 UNC USD 37.80
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232029
Lot 63364
Internet Archive
15 Jul 2020 1925 Torch – Lec# 9 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 2543
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1925 Torch – Lec# 9 AU USD 16.20
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 2316
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1925 Torch – Lec# 9 XF USD 5.40
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 2258
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1936 Wing – Lec# 13 UNC USD 21.60
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99379
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 1936 Wing – Lec# 13 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 95.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2142
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1936 Wing – Lec# 13 AU USD 12.96
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 422
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1936 Wing – Lec# 13 AU USD 49.68
(EUR 46.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (cupronickel)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 2544
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1936 Wing – Lec# 13 XF USD 10.80
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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