Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

1 Dinar – Syria

Non-circulating coins

Syria

Context

Year: 1920

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1338

Issuer: Syria

Ruler: Faisal I

Currency:

Dinar

(since 1920)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 12

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 6.75 g

Gold weight: 6.08 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #67

Numista: #95821

Value

Bullion value: $1012.01

Obverse

Description:

Royal coat of arms with Arabic inscriptions: "Al-Mamlakat" (The Kingdom) above, "Al-Suriyat" ([of] Syria) lower left, "Dinar" (denomination) upper right; AD date in Arabic numerals in exergue.

Inscription:

دينَار المَملكة السورية

١٩٢٠

Translation:

Dinar of the Syrian Kingdom

1920

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Faisal I within floral wreath; heptagram above; Arabic date 1338 in exergue.

Inscription:

فيصل الأول

١٣٣٨

Translation:

Faisal the First

1338

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Damascus	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1920	—	12

✨ Legendary