¼ Riyal - Yahya "Sana" below date, 1 star in border
1342 (1924) year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"Sana" below date, 1 star in border
Interesting fact
The 1924 Yahya ¼ Riyal coin from North Yemen's Mutawakkilite Kingdom was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins issued by the kingdom, which were made of bronze or copper. This change in material was likely due to the kingdom's desire to introduce a more valuable and durable coinage system. The use of silver in the coin's production also symbolized the kingdom's growing wealth and influence in the region.
