½ Anna - Munassar 15mm CM on KM#
1307 (1890) year| Copper | 12.35 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Qu'aiti Sultanate (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1307 (1890) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (1890) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.35 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Edge
Smooth or Reeded
Comment
Countermark: "Munsir Al Dawla (State's Defender) - Year 1307"Countermark Date: AH1307
Host Coin: British India - ½ Anna (KM#447)
Host Date: 1835-1845
Interesting fact
The Qu'aiti Sultanate, which issued this coin, was a small state that existed in the southern part of present-day Yemen from 1858 to 1967. The sultanate was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its unique architecture, art, and literature. The coin , the ½ Anna - Munassar, was issued during the reign of Sultan Muhammad III, who ruled the sultanate from 1863 to 1890. The coin's design features a unique blend of Islamic and colonial influences, reflecting the sultanate's history and cultural exchange with other regions.
