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½ Ahmadi Riyal / 2½ Lira - Ahmad Gold; mint reads outward
| Gold | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1377-1381 (1958-1962) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Dies of silver 1/2 Ahmadi Riyal (Y#16) were usedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Imam Ahmad bin Yahya Hamidaddin, who was the ruler of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) from 1958 to 1962. The coin features the Imam's name and title, "Ahmad, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah," in Arabic script on one side, and the denomination and date in the Islamic calendar (1377-1381) on the other. The use of gold in the coin's minting adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
