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¼ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Countermarked - Host date : AH
1365 (1946) year| Copper-nickel | 4.25 g | 20.00 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 | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#139691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination and date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ربع قرش
١/٤
١٣٤٤
Translation:
Quarter Qirsh
1/4
1344 (Host date)
Edge
Plain
Comment
COUNTERMARKED COINAGE :The countermarked examples of earlier types bearing the Arabic numerals 65. They were countermarked in a move to break money changers’ monopoly on small coins in AH1365 (1946AD). These countermarks vary in size and are found with the Arabic numbers 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 added to a coin after it has been minted, often to indicate that it has been certified or authenticated by a third party. In this case, the countermark "Host date: AH 1344" suggests that the coin was issued in the year 1946, but the countermark also includes the Islamic year 1344, which corresponds to the year 1925-1926. This is an interesting example of how coins can be used to track the convergence of different calendar systems and cultural influences.
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 - Host date : AH 1344) 1365 (1946) coin.
