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⅛ Riyal - al-Nasir Ahmad bin Yahya
| Silver (.833) | 3.42 g | 19 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 | ⅛ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Pentagonal (5-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#19674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بصنعا
الله
لا اله الا
١٣٧٠
ثمن
Translation:
Struck in Sanaa
No god but God
1370
Eighth
Edge
Plain
Comment
Arrangement of legends and size of inner circle on reverse variesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change 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 unique identity, which is reflected in the design and minting of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1374 (1955) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Riyal - al-Nasir Ahmad bin Yahya 1367-1380 (1948-1961) coin.
