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1 Qirsh - Husayn
1334 (1916) year| Bronze | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1334 (1916) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Piastre (Qirsh) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Riyal (1916-1925) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Qirsh coin from the Kingdom of Hejaz (now Saudi Arabia) minted in 1916 during the reign of King Husayn is unique because it was the first coin to feature the image of a king on a Saudi Arabian coin. This was a significant departure from the traditional Islamic practice of not depicting human images on currency. The coin was made of bronze and had a distinctive design that reflected the country's Islamic heritage and cultural identity.
