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1 Qirsh - Abd al-Azīz Saudi Arabia
1356 (1937) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.4 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1356 (1937) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qirsh (1⁄22) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Value and date below legend
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
قِرْش وَاحِد
١
١٣٥٧
Translation:
One Qirsh
1
1357
Edge
Milled or smooth
Comment
KM#21.1 was minted at Heaton Mint, Birmingham, UKKM#21.2 was minted at US Mint, Philadelphia, USA in 1947
Interesting fact
The 1 Qirsh coin from Saudi Arabia, minted in 1937, features an interesting design element - the obverse side bears the image of King Abd al-Aziz, also known as Ibn Saud, who was the founder and first king of Saudi Arabia. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1932 until his death in 1953. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Paul V. V. Seitz, who was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was known for his work on various coins and currency designs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1356 (1937) | 7150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Saudi Arabia) 1356 (1937) coin.
