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¼ Riyal - Yahya
| Silver | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1918-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1342-1366 (1924-1947) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Redesigned, date moved to margin
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain, traces of reeding to full reeding known
Comment
The size of the reverse inner circles varies12 to 16 crescents on obverse
Interesting fact
The ¼ Riyal coin from the Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) made of Silver is interesting because it was issued during the reign of King Yahya, who was known for his efforts to modernize and unify Yemen, and the coin's design reflects this modernization with its use of Arabic numerals and a minimalist design.
