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½ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Hejaz and Nejd
1344 (1926) year| Copper-nickel | 5.2 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Hejaz and Nejd (1926-1932) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1344 (1926) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Qirsh (1⁄44) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
نصف قرش
١/٢
١٣٤٤
Translation:
Half Qirsh
1/2
1344
Comment
Coins of 1925: Minted in the mother of all villages (Mecca) as Sharifate or Emirate of Mecca (968-1925)Coins of 1926: King of Hejaz and Sultan of Nejd as dual Monarchy
Coins of 1927/1928: King of Hejaz & Nejd and Dependencies (new title took up)
Coins from 1935: King of Saudi Arabia (New title took up in 1932)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Abd al-Aziz (also known as Ibn Saud) on one side, who was the founder of Saudi Arabia and ruled the country from 1932 until his death in 1953. This coin was minted during his reign, specifically in 1926, and it's interesting to note that the King's image was included on the coinage of Saudi Arabia starting from 1926, which reflects the significance of his leadership and the unification of the country under his rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1344 (1926) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz (Hejaz and Nejd) 1344 (1926) coin.
