Saladin Ayyubid Sultan - 100 piastre

Saladin Ayyubid Sultan - 100 piastre

Year
1934
Face Value
100
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Personalities

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 385
Yvert & Tellier
FR-SY 239
Stanley Gibbons
SY 289

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
12½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
M.Y. Cherif
Printers
Institut de Gravure et d'Impression de Papiers-Valeurs, Paris
This issue celebrates the legendary figure of Saladin, the Ayyubid Sultan whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the history of Damascus and the defense of the Levant. The illustration portrays Saladin in traditional military garb, framed by ornate pillars and lions, which symbolize his legendary strength, chivalry, and role as a protector of the faith and the land. The theme focuses on historical grandeur and the resilience of the Syrian spirit against external threats. Within the Syrian context, the stamp anchors the national identity in a glorious medieval past, projecting a message of unity and valor that continues to serve as a source of inspiration for the country's contemporary institutional and cultural pride.