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1⁄80 Riyal - Ahmad Aluminium; with "Sana"
| Aluminium | 0.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmad bin Yahya (1948-1962) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1374-1380 (1955-1961) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄80 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Sana above date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بصنعا
الله
لا اله الا
سنة
١٣٧٦
ثمن عشر
Edge
Plain
Comment
Dies of 1/80 Riyal (Y#11.1) were usedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Ahmad bin Yahya, who was the last king of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) before it was overthrown in 1962.
