© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1⁄40 Riyal - Ahmad Bronze; large "Sanaa" and with "Sana"
| Bronze | 6.8 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1368-1377 (1949-1958) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄40 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بصنعا
الله
لا اله الا
سنة
١٣٧٤
ربع عشر
Translation:
Struck in Sana'a
There's no god but God
Year 1374
One Fortieth
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some dates exist on thinner planchets and weight variesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Ahmad bin Yahya, who was the first king of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen and ruled from 1949 to 1958. The coin features the king's name and title in Arabic, as well as the name of the capital city, Sana'a, in a large font. The coin's design also includes a depiction of a wadi, or dry river valley, which is a common feature of the Yemeni landscape. Despite being made of bronze, this coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and unique design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1373 (1954) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1374 (1955) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1375 (1956) 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄40 Riyal - Ahmad (Bronze; large "Sanaa" and with "Sana") 1368-1377 (1949-1958) coin.
