1⁄20 Riyal - Yahya Pattern
1322 (1925) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1918-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1322 (1925) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄20 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Dated accessionally on obverse without mint name or denomination; Probably struck at Shaharah about 1925; dies were reportedly prepared in Italy; Strikes in nickel reported; See Y#B1; This issue is believed to be a pattern.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1⁄20 Riyal - Yahya (Pattern) 1322 (1925) from Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of traditional Islamic motifs and modernist elements. The coin's design incorporates Arabic calligraphy, geometric patterns, and floral motifs, which were hallmarks of Islamic art and architecture in the region. At the same time, the coin's modernist influence is evident in its clean lines, minimalist style, and the use of a portrait of the ruler, Yahya, on the obverse side. This blend of traditional and modern elements makes the coin a fascinating example of the artistic and cultural fusion that occurred in the Mutawakkilite Kingdom during the early 20th century.
