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  • 5 Livres 2013, KM# 54, Lebanon, Zodiac Signs, Libra
  • 5 Livres 2013, KM# 54, Lebanon, Zodiac Signs, Libra
Obverse

Depicts a woman holding a scales the Zodiac sign inside a leaf between the two plates with ornaments and its name in Arabic.

Libra is the seventh astrological sign of the Zodiac. Libra is one of the three Zodiac air signs, the others being Gemini and Aquarius. Duration (tropical, western): September 22 – October 23. The ruling planet of Libra is Venus. The sign of Libra is symbolized by the scales. Libra is the only zodiac constellation in the sky represented by an inanimate object. The other eleven signs are represented either as an animal or mythological characters throughout history.

According to the Romans in the First Century, Libra was a constellation they idolized. The moon was said to be in Libra when Rome was founded. Everything was balanced under this righteous sign.

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الميزان

Reverse

Twelve Zodiac signs as half circle divided value over a cedar tree in Arabic above and in English below within a design with coloured light green gem in each side surrounded by floral design, legend "Bank of Lebanon" above and date below.

The Lebanon cedar is the national emblem of Lebanon. It grows in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, northwest Jordan, western Syria, and south-central Turkey.

BANQUE DU LIBAN
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ليرات
♈︎ ♉︎ ♊︎ ♋︎ ♌︎ ♍︎ ♎︎ ♏︎ ♐︎ ♑︎ ♒︎ ♓︎
LIVRES
5
2013-٢٠١٣

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.500
Weight 20 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Mint of Poland

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