5 قروش سورية سنة 1936 م 5 Syrian piasters, 1936 AD

5 Syrian piasters, 1936 AD

This coin was minted during the French Mandate, when Syria was (nominally) ruled by Muhammad Ali al-Abid, president of the First Syrian Republic.

Obverse: In the center is written “State of Syria,” and above and below the inscription is the date of issue, 1936 AD. Around the circle is written in French, “State of Syria.”

Reverse: In the center are two ears of wheat with the number 5 beside them. Below is written “Five Piastres,” and above is written in French, “Five Piastres.” Composition: Bronze and aluminum

Weight: 3.9 g

Diameter: 23 mm

Thickness: 1.40 mm