10 Qirsh - Husayn 1327 (1916) front 10 Qirsh - Husayn 1327 (1916) back
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10 Qirsh - Husayn

1327 (1916) year
Silver (.833) 14 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia)
King
Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1916)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Piastres (Qirsh) (½)
Currency
Riyal (1916-1925)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103432
Rarity index
94%

Comment

Countermark: "Hejaz"
Countermarked on Egypt 10 Qirsh KM#309
Accession date: AH 1327

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Qirsh - Husayn 1327 (1916) coin from the Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The coin was issued in 1916, which was the same year that the Kingdom of Hejaz was established, and it features an image of King Husayn bin Ali, who was the founder of the kingdom. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia.