1 Riyal - Husayn
1780 (1916) year| Silver (.833) | 28.0668 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 (1916) |
| Value | 1 Riyal |
| Currency | Riyal (1916-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.0668 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Lettering: ARCHID·AVST·DUX· BURG·CO·TYR·1780·X
Translation: Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol, 1780 X
Edge
Lettering: CLEMENT IUSTITI
Interesting fact
The 1 Riyal - Husayn 1780 (1916) coin from the Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in 1916, just a few years before the Kingdom of Hejaz was abolished and replaced by the modern-day Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This coin is a piece of history that represents a significant transition period in the region's political landscape.
