Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Syria - 1 Lira 1979

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:21:25 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: 3 stars on shield, date below, large type

Syria - 25 Piastres 1947

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:17:47 -0800

by: Moneta

Syria - 10 Piastres 1956

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:14:55 -0800

by: Moneta

Syria - 1 Piastre (thick) WWII Coin

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:47:06 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This is a nice example of the scarce 'thick' variety of 1 Piastre from World War 2.

Syria - 2 Piastres 1926

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:33:29 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: without Privy marks

Syria - 50 Piastres 1933

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:28:51 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Key date but only VF+.

Syria - 1 Piastre 1933

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:20:24 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: 600 k minted, this 1933 a is a key date for the series, well worn VF.

Syria - Hafez al-Assad

Moneta — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:33:47 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Hafez al-Assad - Re-election of President, ( 6 October 1930 – 10 June 2000) was a Syrian statesman, politician and general who was President of Syria from 1971 to 2000, Prime Minister from 1970 to 1971, Regional Secretary of the Regional Command of the Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party and Secretary General of the National Command of the Ba'ath Party from 1970 to 2000. He participated in the 1963 Syrian coup d'état which brought the Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power, and was appointed Commander of the Syrian Air Force by the new leadership. In 1966, Assad participated in a second coup, which toppled the traditional leaders of the Ba'ath Party, and brought a radical military faction headed by Salah Jadid to power. Assad was appointed defense minister by the new government. In 1970 Assad seized power by toppling Jadid, and appointed himself the undisputed leader of Syria in the period 1970–71. Father of the current president Bashar al-Assad. Reverse features the Falcon of Qureish, otherwise known as the Hawk of Quraish.

Syria Piastre of WWII

Moneta — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:02:35 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: World War II Emergency Coinage.

Syria 2 1/2 Piastre WWII

Moneta — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:00:20 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: World War II Emergency Coinage.

Syria Pound - 1968

Moneta — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:37:35 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: F.A.O. issue of 1968. 500 K minted.

Syria 5 Piastres - 1971

Moneta — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:34:15 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: F.A.O. issue. 15 M minted.

Syria 1 Pound

Moneta — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:26:55 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Syrian Republic under the military leadership of Col. Adib Shishakli. Nice coin and in a PCGS holder at MS66! I don't think so...there are some marks on the Coat of Arms. The bird represented is the Falcon or Hawk of Quraish on the Hashemite (Umayyads) founded Islamic Syria Coat of Arms. Following independence from the French and British mandate system at the close of World War II, politics in Syria became particularly chaotic. In May 1948 the president of Syria, in league with other Arab states, invaded Palestine to "destroy the Zionists" and prevent the formation of an Israeli state. With that failure came a succession of three military coups all within the space of one year in 1949. The last military leader, Colonel Adib Shishakli, lasted until another coup was successful against him in 1954. The Republic a Syria coinage began in 1948 and featured a new Coat of Arms consisting of the Hawk of Quraish (or Falcon of Qureish in the SCWC) and a banner stating "Republic of Syria." This hawk or falcon originates in the Arabic tradition of falconry which used both types of birds of prey. Among the arabesques and oak leaves of the reverse is a cartouche also proclaiming the Republic. This .900 fine gold pound (6.7586 g; 20 mm; PCGS MS66) was only issued in 1950 with a mintage of 250k. A half pound was also issued with the same design but the mintage was only 100k.

Syria 1 Lira 1950

Moneta — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:19:26 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Republic era 1 Lira. Difficult to find uncirculated.

Syria Half Piastre 1921

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:25:22 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: French Protectorate. 1st & only year of issue. Dirty/spotted.

Syria 50 Piastre 1959

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:19:33 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: First (and only) Anniversary of the United Arab Republic. One year issue. Mintage 1.5 M.

Syria 50 Piastre 1958

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:15:52 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Syrian Arab Republic. One year issue. Totally original and lustrous. Mintage of 120 K.

Syria 5 Piastre 1926

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:09:43 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: French Protectorate, first year of issue. If I am not mistaken, this is a privy marked issue of Paris mintage (300K).

Syria 50 Piastre 1947

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:02:41 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Republic issue. Striations visible on the toned surfaces are enhanced by the photo, in hand they are not as visible.

Syria 25 Piastre 1929

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:58:32 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: French Protectorate. Scarce Unc. example of an intricate design. First year of issue. Mintage: 1 M.

Syria Piastre 1940

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:51:55 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Syria under the French Protectorate. This scarce UNC war-time issue is made of zinc. Mintage is 2.06M.

Syria 1 Lira 1950

Moneta — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:40:35 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Syrian Republic, 7 M mintage.