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¼ Riyal - Ahmad
| Silver | 7.00 g | 25.00 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1367-1380 (1948-1961) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.00 g |
| Diameter | 25.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#21748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
The size of inner circle as well as the arrangement of legends on reverse varyAll dates have only the final 2 digits on the coin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Yemen. The Mutawakkilite Kingdom, which was established in 1911, was facing challenges from both internal and external forces, including the rise of nationalist movements and the threat of colonialism. Despite these challenges, the kingdom managed to maintain its independence and issue its own currency, including this silver ¼ Riyal coin, which was minted during the reign of King Ahmad (1948-1961).
