5 Qirsh - Husayn 1327 (1916) front 5 Qirsh - Husayn 1327 (1916) back
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5 Qirsh - Husayn

1327 (1916) year
Silver (.830) 6.013 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia)
King
Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1327 (1916)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Piastres (Qirsh) (¼)
Currency
Riyal (1916-1925)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Weight
6.013 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#21035
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

The 5 Qirsh coin from the Kingdom of Hejaz (now Saudi Arabia) is interesting because it was issued during the reign of King Husayn bin Ali, who played a significant role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and an Arabic inscription on the other, which adds to its historical significance.