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¼ Riyal - Yahya "Sana" above date
1342 (1924) year| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1918-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1342 (1924) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"Sana" above date, 2 stars and 2 ornaments in border
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din, who was the ruler of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) from 1904 until his death in 1948. The coin features the king's name "Yahya" in Arabic script above the date, which is a unique feature of this particular coin.
