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1 Riyal - Abd al-Azīz Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies
| Silver (.830) | 24.1 g | 37.3 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Hejaz and Nejd (1926-1932) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1348 (1928-1930) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Riyal |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 24.1 g |
| Diameter | 37.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Palm trees either side of denomination below inscriptions
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ريال عربي سعودي واحد
ضرب في مكة المكرمة
١٣٤٦
١
Translation:
One Saudi-Arabian Riyal
Minted in the Holy City of Mecca
1346
1
Comment
The fineness of the 1348 dated coins produced by the Royal Mint is recorded as .830 in the Royal Mint Annual Report for 1930(see pages 29 and 150). The coins dated 1346 were produced by The Mint, Birmingham (see the 1927 and 1928 reports) but the fineness is not recorded. The Standard Catalog of World Coins gives the composition for both dates as .917 silver.
Interesting fact
The 1 Riyal coin from Saudi Arabia, minted between 1928 and 1930, features an image of King Abd al-Aziz (also known as Ibn Saud) on one side and the coat of arms of Saudi Arabia on the other. The coat of arms includes two swords and a palm tree, which symbolize the unity and strength of the Saudi people. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1346 (1928) | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1348 (1930) | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Riyal - Abd al-Azīz (Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies) 1346-1348 (1928-1930) coin.
