a close up of a silver coin with a tree on it
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Description
LEBANON Lebanese Republic (Greater Lebanon – 1926–1943). Aluminium proof (without the word ‘ESSAI’) 5 piastres featuring a trireme, Special Strike (SP) 1940, Paris. Obverse: STATE OF GREATER LEBANON. A cedar tree beneath the legend, with two bees. Reverse (variant): 5 PIASTRES (variant) / (date). A trireme on the left. Legend: - KM.-; Aluminium – 1.55 g – 23 mm – 9 o’clock This is the second-highest grade (2)! PCGS SP64 (56278435). Special Strike (SP) with the axis at 9 o’clock. Not a trial strike; struck on an aluminium blank. Ribbed edge. Not listed in any catalogue, but a few examples are known, such as MDC 13 lot 2380! In its struck condition. Almost Proof.
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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