¼ Riyal - Yahya "Sana" below date, 8 stars 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#142884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"Sana" below date, 8 stars in border
Interesting fact
The 1924 ¼ Riyal coin from the Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) 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 efforts to modernize its currency and align it with international standards. The use of silver in the coinage also reflected the kingdom's growing economic and trade ties with other countries, particularly the Ottoman Empire.
