© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Ahmadi Riyal / 2½ Lira - Ahmad Gold; mint reads inward
| Gold | 16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1369-1377 (1950-1958) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#105129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shahada encircled. In outer margin: denomination, date, and mint name read inward
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب صنعا ★ المملكة المتوكليّة اليَمنيَّة ★ نصف احمدى
الله
لا اله الا
محمد رسول
الله
سنه ٧٥
Translation:
Struck in Sana'a - Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen - Half Ahmadi
There's no God but Allah
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Year 75
Comment
Weight varies: 15.57-17.99 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ahmad bin Yahya, who was the last king of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, and it features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Ahmad, son of Yahya, King of Yemen" on one side, and the date in both Islamic and Gregorian calendars on the other.
