Aschera Publique Deposited
The name given to the quarter Piastre in the Egyptian series. It is a base silver coin of the value of ten Paras. The name for the half Piastre of the same issue is Aschreneah. Both coins were introduced A. H. 1255 or A.D. 1839.
- Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)