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1⁄80 Riyal - Yahya
| Bronze | - | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Yemeni Zaidi State |
|---|---|
| Imam | Al-Mutawakkil Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1904-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1330-1333 (1911-1921) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄80 Riyal (1⁄80 YEI) |
| Currency | Riyal (1904-1918) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#309263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بصنعا
الله
لا اله الا
سنة
١٣٤٦
ثمن عشر
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yemeni Zaidi State's 1/80 Riyal coin from 1911-1921 is that it features an intricate design on the reverse side that includes an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a coffee tree, which was a significant crop in Yemen at the time.
