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1⁄80 Riyal - Yahya
| Bronze | 1.81 g | 21.19 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1918-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1361 (1919-1942) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄80 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 21.19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بصنعا
الله
لا اله الا
سنة
١٣٤٦
ثمن عشر
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Yahya, who was the first king of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, which was established in North Yemen in 1919. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "al-Mutawakkil al-Sultanu Yahya" (The Trustworthy King Yahya), reflecting the kingdom's Islamic heritage and the monarch's title.
