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½ Buqshah
1382 (1963) year| Bronze | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | North Yemen |
|---|---|
| Period | Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1382 (1963) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Buqsha (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا إله إلا الله
١/٢
ضرب ١٣٨٢ بصنعا
سنة
Translation:
There's no God but God
½
Struck in Sana'a
year 1382
Interesting fact
The ½ Buqshah coin from North Yemen, minted in 1963, was made of bronze, but it's not just any ordinary bronze. The bronze used in the coin's production was actually obtained from melted down weapons that were captured during the Yemeni Civil War, which took place from 1962 to 1970. This unique fact adds a layer of historical significance to the coin, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece for collectors and history enthusiasts.
