Harf - al-Mansur ‘Ali II ND (1835-1837) front Harf - al-Mansur ‘Ali II ND (1835-1837) back
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Harf - al-Mansur ‘Ali II 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
1835-1837
Value
Harf (1⁄160)
Currency
Dirham
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.4 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#195792
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 the reign of al-Mansur ‘Ali II, who was the ruler of the Yemeni Zaidi State from 1835 to 1837. During his reign, he implemented several reforms, including the introduction of a new currency, which this coin was a part of. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.4 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of Yemen during that time period.