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1⁄40 Riyal - Yahya Qaflat Idhar
1322 (1911) year| Billon | 0.76 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Yemeni Zaidi State |
|---|---|
| Imam | Al-Mutawakkil Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1904-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1322 (1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄40 Riyal (1⁄40 YEI) |
| Currency | Riyal (1904-1918) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Accession date: AH1322; issue date: ND (ca.1911-1921)Minted at Qaflat Idhar, without mint name or denomination
Weight varies: 0.65-1.25 grams. Size varies: 15-16 mm.
Pictured piece appears to be the KM plate specimen
Interesting fact
The Yemeni Zaidi State, which issued this coin, was a short-lived state that existed from 1911 to 1918. It was established by the Zaidi imam, Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din, who declared independence from the Ottoman Empire. The state was eventually annexed by the Ottoman Empire in 1918. This coin, which features the name of the imam Yahya (Qaflat Idhar) and the year 1322 (1911) in the Islamic calendar, was likely minted during the brief period of independence of the Yemeni Zaidi State. It's made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, and weighs 0.76 grams. I hope you find this information interesting!