1935-A Paris Mint Syria Qirsh 5 Piastres French Mandate Period Aluminum/ Bronze Coin. This is a 1935 Syria 5 Piastres coin, minted during the French M

1935-A Paris Mint Syria Qirsh 5 Piastres French Mandate Period Aluminum/ Bronze Coin. This is a 1935 Syria 5 Piastres coin, minted during the French Mandate period. It is made of aluminium-bronze and was produced at the Paris Mint. Coin Details Country: Syria (État de Syrie / State of Syria) Denomination: 5 Piastres (also known as 5 Qirsh or خمسة غروش in Arabic) Year: 1935 Material: Aluminium-bronze. Weight: Approximately 3.99 grams. Diameter: 23 mm Catalog Numbers: KM# 70, Schön# 3, Lec# 26, N# 2714. Historical Context and Value The coin was issued when Syria was under a French mandate, which lasted from 1920 to 1946. The design features crossed oat sprigs, dividing the value on one side, and the inscription "ETAT DE SYRIE" in the Latin script with Arabic script and dates in both GregorianHijri years on the other. The French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon (1(contact info removed)) was a League of Nations mandate that granted France administrative control over these territories after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire following World War I. The stated goal was to prepare the regions for self-government, but the period was marked by significant resistance, the implementation of "divide and rule" policies, and a complex path to full independence. The last French soldier left Syria on April 17, 1946, which is celebrated annually as Syria's Independence Day (Evacuation Day). This date marked the full de facto sovereignty of the Syrian Republic, a founding member of the United Nations. The legacy of the French Mandate, particularly the drawing of arbitrary borders and the "divide and rule" strategy, continues to influence the political dynamics and sectarian issues in both Syria and Lebanon today.

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Used (normal wear)