© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
1 Mahmudi - Ghalib
| Copper | 16.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Sharifate of Mecca (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ghalib ibn Musa'id (1788-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1222 (1806-1807) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mahmudi |
| Currency | Mahmudi |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٢٢٢
سنه
Translation: Year 1222
Comment
Year AH1221 (Weight: 21.55 g):© Image courtesy of A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
Year AH1222 (another example):
© Image courtesy of Stephen Album Rare Coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great change in the region. The Sharifate of Mecca was a short-lived state that was established in 1803 and lasted until 1813. During this time, the Sharifate faced challenges from the Ottoman Empire and the rising power of the House of Saud, which would eventually become the modern-day Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Despite these challenges, the Sharifate was able to issue its own currency, including this coin, which features the name of the ruler, Ghalib, and the date of issue in both Islamic and Gregorian calendars. This coin provides a unique glimpse into the history of the region and the political and economic changes that were taking place during this time.
