1 Qirsh - Husayn 1334 (1916) front 1 Qirsh - Husayn 1334 (1916) back
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1 Qirsh - Husayn

1334 (1916) year
Bronze 5 g 21.5 mm
Description
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
Weight
5 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81736
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب سنة 1334 ه
بمكة المكرمة
عاصمة الحكومة
العربية الهاشمية
قرش واحد

Translation:
Struck in year 1334 (H) in Mecca, Capital of the Arab Hashemite Government
One Qirsh

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Size varies between 21 and 22 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Qirsh - Husayn 1334 (1916) coin from the Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Arabic architectural elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin showcases the coin's denomination and the year of issue in Arabic numerals, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Kaaba, a significant Islamic holy site located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The coin's design serves as a representation of the country's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1334 (1916) 5 - - - - - -

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