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2 Riyals - Yahya Gold Presentation
1358 (1939) year| Gold | 69.83 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) |
|---|---|
| King | Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din (1918-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1358 (1939) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rials |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 69.83 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#88986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Four crossed Mutawakkilite flags in center
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ضرب في دار الخلافة المتوكلية بصنعا عاصمة اليمن سنة ١٣٥٨
Translation: Struck in the Mutawakkilite Caliphate House in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, year 1358
Interesting fact
The 2 Riyals - Yahya (Gold Presentation) 1358 (1939) coin from the Mutawakkilite Kingdom (North Yemen) is interesting because it was made of gold and weighs 69.83 grams, making it a unique and valuable coin.
