© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
8 Khumsiyyah - Gẖālib
1270 (1854) year| Silver (.900) | 1.65 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kathiri Sultanate (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1270 (1854) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 8 Khumsiyyah (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Riyal |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#63040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the region. The Kathiri Sultanate was one of several Yemenite states that emerged in the 19th century, and this coin was minted during the reign of Sultan Ghalib bin Thabit, who ruled from 1851 to 1858. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity. Despite the turmoil of the period, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the mint masters who created it.
