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1⁄80 Riyal - Yahya
1322 (1904) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Yemeni Zaidi State |
|---|---|
| Imam | Al-Mutawakkil Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1904-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1322 (1904) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄80 Riyal (1⁄80 YEI) |
| Currency | Riyal (1904-1918) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The 1904 Yemeni Zaidi State 1/80 Riyal coin made of bronze features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint as a way to signify the coin's value. The hole was believed to represent the "eye of the coin," and it was thought to bring good luck to the person who possessed it. This unique design feature has made the coin a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the currency of the Middle East.
