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1 Riyal - Munassar 15mm Countermark
1307 (1890) year| Silver (.833) | 28.0668 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Qu'aiti Sultanate (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1307 (1890) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Riyal |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (1890) |
| 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#63086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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".
Lettering: ARCHID·AVST·DUX· BURG·CO·TYR·1780·X
Translation: Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, comtess of Tyrol
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA
Comment
Countermark: "Year 1307 - Munsir Al Dawla (State's Defender) bin Abdullah Al Qu'aiti"Countermark Date: AH1307
Host Coin: Maria Theresia Thaler (KM#T1)
Host Date: 1780 X
Interesting fact
The Qu'aiti Sultanate, which issued this coin, was a small state that existed in the southern part of Yemen from the 19th century until 1967. The Sultanate was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its unique architecture, art, and literature. The 1 Riyal coin with the Munassar countermark is a rare and valuable collector's item that reflects the history and culture of this fascinating region.
