½ Anna - Munassar 15mm CM on KM#
1307 (1890) yearCopper | 12.95 g | 29.5 mm |
Issuer | Qu'aiti Sultanate (Yemenite States) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1307 (1890) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | ½ Anna (1⁄64) |
Currency | Countermarked Coinage (1890) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 12.95 g |
Diameter | 29.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#142721 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Edge
Plain
Comment
Countermark: "Munsir Al Dawla (State's Defender) - Year 1307"Countermark Date: AH1307
Host Coin: British India - Bombay - ½ Anna (KM#251)
Host Date: 1834
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 1918. The sultanate was known for its rich agricultural land and its production of high-quality coffee, which was exported to other parts of the world. The coinage of the Qu'aiti Sultanate is highly sought after by collectors today, and this particular coin, with its unique design and historical significance, is a valuable addition to any collection.