© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Riyal Countermark
1780 year| Silver (.833) | 28.0668 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Ra's Bab al-Mandab (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Riyal |
| Currency | Riyal |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.0668 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#122865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial double-headed eagle with the arms of Austria at the centre, surrounded by four quarters representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy and Burgau (Günzburg). Legend around "Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID·AVST·DUX· BURG·CO·TYR·1780·X
Translation: Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, comtess of Tyrol
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA
Comment
Mitch#1492, Gadoury#19, Hafner#114Host Coin: Austria - Habsburg - 1 Thaler (KM#T1)
Host Date: 1780
In 1868, a French company purchased the port of Sheikh Sa'eed and approximately 400,000 acres of surrounding land from the local tribe. In 1869, the purchase was annulled as the purchase price was only partially paid. At the end of the 19th century, the port was described as French, British, or Turkish territory, depending on the map consulted. The fort of Shaykh Sa'id was located on the border between Ottoman Yemen and the British Aden Protectorate at the mouth of the Red Sea. Considered a spurious issue, but with only about 10 known on this host.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Yemen's history. The country was facing political instability and was struggling to maintain its independence from neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Yemen.