1 Riyal - Ahmad (Klippe Trial Strike) 1375 (1956) front 1 Riyal - Ahmad (Klippe Trial Strike) 1375 (1956) back
1 Riyal - Ahmad (Klippe Trial Strike) 1375 (1956) photo
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1 Riyal - Ahmad Klippe Trial Strike

1375 (1956) year
Lead 112 g -
Description
Issuer
Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen)
King
Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962)
Type
Pattern
Year
1375 (1956)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
Rial (1918-1974)
Composition
Lead
Weight
112 g
Size
67.9 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#142783
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

Size: 48 x 48 mm
Square lead klippe trial strike for a gold or silver riyal (as Y-G17 or Y-17), 48x48mm, 4mm thick, presumably for die pair test, EF. Nearly as struck with glossy dark patina appropriate for age with no corrosion; highly attractive. Completely unpublished, presumably unique as a klippe.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Riyal - Ahmad (Klippe Trial Strike) 1375 (1956) from Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) made of Lead weighing 112g is a rare and unique coin. It's interesting to note that this coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.