© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
¼ Ahmadi Riyal / 1 Lira - Ahmad Gold issue
| Gold | 6.46 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1371-1377 (1952-1958) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.46 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#105131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shahada encircled. In outer margin: denomination, date, and mint name
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب صنعا ★ المملكة المتوكليّة اليَمنيَّة ★ ربع احمدى
الله
لا اله الا
محمد رسول
الله
سنه ٧٧/٥
Translation:
Struck in Sana'a - Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen - Quarter Ahmadi
There's no God but Allah
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Year 77/5
Comment
Weight varies: 6.30-8.90 gNote: Dies of silver ¼ Ahmadi Riyal (Y#15) were used
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ahmad bin Yahya, who was the first king of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, which was established in 1911 and lasted until 1962. The coin features the king's name and title in Arabic on one side, and the denomination and date in Arabic on the other side. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the kingdom's wealth and power.
