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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. Cat. - KM.-; Aluminium - 1.31 g - 23 mm - 6 h This is the second-highest grade (2)! PCGS SP64 (56278474). Special Strike (SP). Not an ‘Essai’ and struck on an aluminium blank, with a ribbed edge. Not listed in the catalogue but a few examples are known to exist! Close to its mint condition. Superb in Proof condition.
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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