1907 Syrian coins - piastres? [solved]

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Cuthwellis
Joined: 26 Jul 2018
Posts: 567
Posted: 4 Sep 2018, 06:21 #
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Hello,

I think these are from Syria but I can't be sure as I can't find the same ones anywhere nor read the letters. Can anyone help me identify them?


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ZacUK Numista team
Joined: 3 Jan 2011
Posts: 16701
Posted: 4 Sep 2018, 08:03 #
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5 Qirsh
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2703.html

2½ Qirsh
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces14100.html

10 Qirsh
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2704.html

Just go to Search and choose Special keyboard: Arabic then
put in the dates ١٣٧٥ ١٩٥٦ and there are 38 results including those above. :)
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/index.php?mode=simplifie&p=1&l=&r=%D9%A1%D9%A9%D9%A5%D9%A6+%D9%A1%D9%A3%D9%A7%D9%A5&e=&d=&ca=3&no=&i=&v=&m=&a=&t=&dg=&w=&u=&f=&g=&c=&tb=y&tc=y&tn=y&tp=y&tt=y&te=y&cat=y

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CassTaylor
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Posted: 4 Sep 2018, 09:40 #
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Indeed; here's a handy guide to deciphering Islamic dates on coins for the future:
https://en.numista.com/numisdoc/calendar-islamic-30.html
Cuthwellis
Joined: 26 Jul 2018
Posts: 567
Posted: 4 Sep 2018, 10:41 #
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Thank you for the identification!

And I didn't know there was such feature! It certainly seems useful. Thank you again!
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Status changed to Solved (ZacUK, 4 Sep 2018, 18:55)
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