¼ Anna - Munassar (10mm Countermark on KM#446.2) 1307 (1890) front ¼ Anna - Munassar (10mm Countermark on KM#446.2) 1307 (1890) back
¼ Anna - Munassar (10mm Countermark on KM#446.2) 1307 (1890) photo
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¼ Anna - Munassar 10mm Countermark on KM#446.

1307 (1890) year
Copper 6.48 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Qu'aiti Sultanate (Yemenite States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1307 (1890)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Anna (1⁄128)
Currency
Countermarked Coinage (1890)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.48 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#63084
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Plain

Comment

Countermark: "Munsir Al Dawla (State's Defender) - Year 1307"
Countermark Date: AH1307
Host Coin: British India - ¼ Anna (KM#446.2)
Host Date: 1835

Mints are distinguished be the size of coins:
Calcutta 26.2 mm
Bombay 25.2 mm
Madras 25.5 mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Yemen. The Qu'aiti Sultanate was one of several Yemenite States that emerged in the late 19th century, and this coin was minted during a period of significant turmoil and upheaval in the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the people of Yemen.