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½ Riyal - Abd al-Azīz Saudi Arabia
1354 (1935) year| Silver (.9167) (Copper .0833) | 5.85 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1354 (1935) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Riyal |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) (Copper .0833) |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Inscription within beaded circle, legend above, value below within design flanked by palm trees
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
نصف ريال عربي سعودي
ضرب في المكرمة مكة
١/٢
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Around 1,500,000 of this issue were minted by the United States Mint in Philadelphia from 1946-1947.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Riyal - Abd al-Azīz (Saudi Arabia) 1354 (1935) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in Saudi Arabia. The coin was issued in 1935, just a few years after the country's founder, King Abdulaziz, had united the region and established the modern Saudi state. The coin's design reflects this period of transition, featuring an image of King Abdulaziz on one side and a depiction of the Kaaba, a sacred site in Islam, on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that captures a moment of great change and growth for Saudi Arabia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1354 (1935) | 950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Riyal - Abd al-Azīz (Saudi Arabia) 1354 (1935) coin.
