Harf - al-Mansur Ali II (as al-Mahdi Ali and al-Hadi Ali) ND (1848-1849) front Harf - al-Mansur Ali II (as al-Mahdi Ali and al-Hadi Ali) ND (1848-1849) back
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Harf - al-Mansur Ali II as al-Mahdi Ali and al-Hadi Ali ND

 
Billon 0.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Yemeni Zaidi State
Imam
Al-Mansur Ali II (1835-1837, 1844-1845,1849-1850)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1849
Value
Harf (1⁄160)
Currency
Dirham
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.4 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#195797
Rarity index
97%

Comment

Weight varies: 0.25-0.40 g

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in Yemen, as the country was experiencing a period of civil war and political instability. Despite this, the coin still managed to be produced and circulated, indicating the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Yemen during this time.