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1 Khumsi - Salah
1276 (1860) yearBronze | 4.5 g | 21 mm |
Issuer | Mukalla (Yemenite States) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1276 (1860) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 1 Khumsi (1⁄120) |
Currency | Riyal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 4.5 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#89495 |
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Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المكلا
١٢٧٦
سنة
Translation:
Al Mukalla
Year 1276
Comment
Previously KM#2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Khumsi - Salah 1276 (1860) coin from Mukalla (Yemenite States) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription with the name of the ruler, Salah, and the year of issue, 1276, in the Islamic calendar. The reverse side, on the other hand, features a crowned shield with the British royal coat of arms, reflecting the colonial influence of the time. This blend of cultures and influences makes the coin a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during that period.