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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Khumsi - Salah thin legends
1276 (1860) year| Bronze | 2.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Mukalla (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1276 (1860) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Khumsi (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Riyal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#123062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المكلا
١٢٧٦
سنة
Translation:
Al Mukalla
Year 1276
Comment
Previously KM#A1Interesting fact
The ½ Khumsi - Salah (thin legends) 1276 (1860) coin from Mukalla (Yemenite States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in Yemen. The country was under Ottoman rule at the time, and the coin reflects this influence with its use of Arabic script and Islamic imagery. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy. Overall, this coin offers a unique glimpse into the economic and cultural history of Yemen during the 19th century.
