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5 Qirsh - Husayn
1334 (1923) year| Silver (.917) | 6.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1334 (1923) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Piastres (Qirsh) (¼) |
| Currency | Riyal (1916-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الحكومة العربية الهاشمية
هاشمي
خمسة قرش
ضرب بمكرمة مكة سنة ٠٨
Translation:
The Government of Hashemite Arabia
Hashemite
Five Qirush
Struck in the holy city of Mecca, year 8
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 and cultural significance.
