½ Rupee - Munassar 15mm CM on KM#
1307 (1890) year| Silver (.903) | 6.75 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Qu'aiti Sultanate (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1307 (1890) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee (¼) |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (1890) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Countermark: "Munsir Al Dawla (State's Defender) - Year 1307"Countermark Date: AH1307
Host Coin: Mexico - 2 Reales (KM#88-88a)
Host Date: 1772-1789
Interesting fact
The Qu'aiti Sultanate, which issued this coin, was a small state that existed in the southern part of Yemen from the 18th century until 1967. The sultanate was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its unique architecture, art, and literature. The ½ Rupee coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the sultanate's reign.