Syria French Mandate 1921 Half Syrian Piastre – Paris Mint

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Syria French Mandate 1921 Half Syrian Piastre – Paris Mint – Ex MDC Monaco

House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this exceptional Syria French ½ Syrian Piastre of 1921, struck at the prestigious Paris Mint during the formative years of the French Mandate in Syria. Catalogued as Lec. 4 and KM. 68, this historic cupro-nickel coin weighs 3.95 grams, measures 21 mm in diameter and features a 6-hour die alignment. Graded in Superb, Mint Condition, it is an outstanding example of early Syrian Mandate coinage, further enhanced by its provenance as ex MDC Monaco auction.

The year 1921 represents an important moment in the monetary history of Syria. Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War, the region entered a new political and economic era under the French Mandate, formally established in 1920.

The coinage of this period reflects the emergence of a modern Syrian monetary system and the profound transformation taking place across the Levant. Produced at the Paris Mint, this half piastre belongs to the early issues of the Mandate period.

Its survival in such remarkable condition is particularly impressive for a denomination originally intended for everyday circulation, allowing its design details and surfaces to remain exceptionally well preserved after more than a century.

For investors in rare Syrian coins, French Mandate coinage, historic Middle Eastern currency and early 20th-century numismatics, this 1921 half piastre offers a compelling combination of historical significance, age, condition and provenance. Its 3.95-gram cupro-nickel composition, 21 mm diameter and Paris Mint origin establish its place within the monetary history of the French Mandate, while its exceptional preservation gives it considerable visual appeal.

The MDC Monaco auction provenance adds an important documented chapter to its history. House of Emirates® presents this remarkable survivor as a tangible piece of Syria’s formative modern history — a coin that has crossed more than a century to emerge in extraordinary condition for today’s discerning investor.

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