Coin Value | Syria 2 and 5 Piastres 1926 to 1940

Syria 2 and 5 Piastres 1926 to 1940

Date: 1936	Mint mark: not apparent	Size: medium
Description: obverse ETAT 1936 DE SYRIE with some arabic writing and a desighn around the edge. the reverse CINQ PIASTRES with two wheat leaves between 50 with arabic writing and desighn around edge.
Composition: not precious	Wear: well preserved	Eye appeal: attractive
Country: SYRIA	Denomination: not specified	Holder: cardboard
Damage: not specified	Errors: none	Toning: not specified

[Request 6646 received from dhw, Tuesday, 25-Jan-2011, answered by Paul]

These aluminum bronze coins were minted in Syria in 2 and 5 piastres denominations (there are 100 piastres in one pound). They are getting old enough to support a little collector value. The tables below give approximate catalog values for these coins. Use our Important Terminology page to properly interpret these catalog values.

2 PIASTRES
worn: $10 approximate catalog value in US dollars
average circulated (like our picture): $18
well preserved: $45
fully uncirculated: $120

5 PIASTRES
worn: $1 approximate catalog value in US dollars
average circulated (like our picture): $5
well preserved: $16
fully uncirculated: $50