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1 Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Hejaz and Nejd
1344 (1926) year| Copper-nickel | 6.227 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Hejaz and Nejd (1926-1932) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1344 (1926) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qirsh (1⁄22) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.227 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
قِرّش وَاحد
١
١٣٤٤
Translation:
One Qirsh
1
1344
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins of 1925: Minted in the mother of all villages (Mecca) as Sharifate or Emirate of Mecca (968-1925)Coins of 1926: King of Hejaz and Sultan of Nejd as dual Monarchy
Coins of 1927/1928: King of Hejaz & Nejd and Dependencies (new title taken up)
Coins from 1935: King of Saudi Arabia (New title taken up in 1932)
Interesting fact
The 1 Qirsh coin from Saudi Arabia, issued in 1926 during the reign of King Abd al-Aziz, features an interesting design element - a stylized representation of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, located in Mecca. This imagery reflects the importance of Islam in Saudi Arabian culture and the coin's intended use in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1344 (1926) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz (Hejaz and Nejd) 1344 (1926) coin.
