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© Heritage Auctions Europe
1⁄16 Ahmadi Riyal - Ahmad Mule
1374 (1955) year| Silver |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1374 (1955) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄16 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Pentagonal (5-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Obverse of ⅛ Riyal (Y#14) with reverse of 1/16 Riyal (Y#13)Interesting fact
The Ahmadi Riyal coin from North Yemen, made of silver, features an interesting mix of Islamic and Republican imagery. On one side, it bears the inscription "Al-Sultanu al-Mutawakkil Ahmad" (The Sultanate of Ahmad the Mutawakkil) in Arabic, indicating the country's Islamic heritage. On the other side, it features a portrait of Ahmad bin Yahya, the first king of North Yemen, wearing a crown and a cloak, symbolizing the country's transition towards a modern, secular state. This blend of traditional and modern elements makes the coin a unique representation of Yemen's history and cultural identity.
