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Buqsha - Hamud Zabid
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Zabid (Yemenite States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Buqsha (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Local Hammered Coinage (1802-1818) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Buqsha - Hamud (Zabid) 1223 (1808) coin from Zabid (Yemenite States) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the Middle East during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, usually copper, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The fact that this coin was made of Billon suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, and that it was an important part of the local economy.