20 Qirsh - Husayn
1327 (1916) year| Silver (.830) | 24.055 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1916) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Piastres (Qirsh) (1) |
| Currency | Riyal (1916-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 24.055 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Comment
Countermark: "Hejaz"Countermarked on Turkey 20 Kurus KM#780
Accession date: AH 1327
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Husayn bin Ali, who was the leader of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The coin features an image of the king on one side and an Arabic inscription on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the Middle East.
