© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Riyal - Abd al-Azīz Saudi Arabia
| Silver (.9167) (Copper .0833) | 11.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-1370 (1935-1951) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Riyal |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) (Copper .0833) |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Inscription within beaded circle, legend above, value below within design flanked by palm trees
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ريال عربي سعودي واحد
ضرب في
المكرمة
مكة
١٣٧٠
١
Translation:
One Saudi Arabian Rial
Struck in the holy City of Mecca
1370
1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Around 80,440,000 of this issue were minted by the United States Mint in Philadelphia from 1944-1949. It is unknown what dates were on the coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riyal - Abd al-Aziz (Saudi Arabia) 1354-1370 (1935-1951) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King Abdulaziz (also known as Ibn Saud) after he united the country and established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932. The coin was minted in 1935 and continued to be produced until 1951, with a total of 135,000 coins minted. It is made of silver and copper, weighs 11.6 grams, and has a diameter of 24mm. The coin's design features the king's image on one side and the Saudi Arabian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1354 (1935) | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1367 (1948) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1370 (1951) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Saudi Arabia) 1354-1370 (1935-1951) coin.
