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40 Para - Husayn
1327 (1916) year| Nickel | 5.961 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1327 (1916) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 40 Para (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Riyal (1916-1925) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.961 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
The riyal (Arabic:ريال) was the currency of the Kingdom of Hejaz between 1916 and 1925. It was subdivided into 20 qirsh (Arabic: قرش).The riyal was a silver coin the same weight as the Ottoman 20 kuruş coin but was minted in .917 fineness rather than .830 fineness.
The Hejaz riyal was replaced by the Saudi riyal in 1925 at par.
Kings of Hejaz
Hussein bin Ali (10 June 1916 – 3 October 1924)
Ali bin Hussein (3 October 1924 – 19 December 1925)
Interesting fact
The coin , the 40 Para - Husayn 1327 (1916) from the Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia), made of Nickel weighing 5.961g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance, as the Kingdom of Hejaz was in the process of transitioning from a Ottoman province to an independent kingdom under the rule of Sharif Hussein bin Ali. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the political and economic changes that were taking place in the region during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327 (1916) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Para - Husayn 1327 (1916) coin.
