© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
1 Riyal - Ahmad Gold; with incuse
| Gold (.900) | 31.24 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1371-1372 (1952-1953) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 31.24 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Riyal - Ahmad (Gold; with incuse 4) 1371-1372 (1952-1953) from Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Yemen. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ahmad, who ruled North Yemen from 1948 until his assassination in 1953. During his reign, Yemen faced several challenges, including economic instability and political unrest, which ultimately led to the king's death and the end of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. Despite this tumultuous period in Yemen's history, the 1 Riyal - Ahmad coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
