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½ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies
1346 (1928) year| Copper-nickel | 5.0 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Hejaz and Nejd (1926-1932) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1346 (1928) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Qirsh (1⁄44) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
نصف قرش
١/٢
١٣٤٦
Translation:
Half Qirsh
1/2
1346
Comment
Coins of 1925: Minted in Mecca as Sharifate or Emirate of Mecca (968-1925)Coins of 1926: King of Hejaz and Sultan of Nejd as dual Monarchy
Coins of 1927/1928/1930: King of Hejaz & Nejd and Dependencies (new title taken up)
Coins from 1935: King of Saudi Arabia (New title taken up in 1932)
Interesting fact
The ½ Qirsh coin from Hejaz and Nejd (1926-1932) was the first coin to feature the image of King Abd al-Aziz (also known as Ibn Saud), who was the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. This coin was issued in 1928, and it was a significant departure from previous coins issued in the region, which had traditionally featured Islamic motifs and inscriptions. The introduction of the king's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of the growing power and influence of the Saudi monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1346 (1928) | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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