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¼ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz countermarked
1365 (1946) year| Copper-nickel | 4.2 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1365 (1946) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Qirsh (1⁄88) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#115658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Denomination and date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ربع قرش
١/٤
١٣٥٦
Translation:
¼ Qirsh
1356
Edge
Plain
Comment
Countermark: "٦٥" (Arabic 65)Countermark Date: AH1965 (1946)
Host Coin: ¼ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz (KM#19.1)
Host Coin Date: AH1356 (1937)
The countermarked coins bearing the Arabic numerals "65" on earlier types were countermarked in a move to break money changers' monopoly on small coins in AH1365 (1946). These countermarks vary in size and are found with the Arabic numerals raised in a circle.
Incuse countermarks are considered a recent fabrication.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol that is stamped or engraved onto a coin that has already been minted, often to indicate that it has been certified or authenticated by a particular authority. In this case, the countermark on the ¼ Qirsh coin from Saudi Arabia features the name "Abd al-Azīz" and the year "1365" (1946), indicating that it was issued during the reign of King Abd al-Azīz bin Abd al-Rahman Al Saud, who ruled Saudi Arabia from 1932 until his death in 1953. This countermark adds an extra layer of historical and cultural significance to the coin, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1365 (1946) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz (countermarked) 1365 (1946) coin.
