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¼ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Saudi Arabia
1356 (1937) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% 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 | 1356 (1937) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Qirsh (1⁄88) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ربع قِرش
١/٤
١٣٥٦
Translation:
Quarter Qirsh
1/4
1356
Edge
Smooth (KM#19.1) or reeded (KM#19.2)
Comment
KM#19.1 was minted at Heaton Mint, Birmingham, UKKM#19.2 was minted at US Mint, Philadelphia, USA in 1947
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz (Saudi Arabia) 1356 (1937) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and modernist design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of King Abd al-Aziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia, while the reverse side features an intricate pattern of Islamic calligraphy and geometric shapes. This blend of traditional and modern design reflects the country's efforts to modernize and adapt to changing times while still honoring its rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1356 (1937) | 21500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Saudi Arabia) 1356 (1937) coin.
