Harf - Al-Mansur Ali ND (1775) front Harf - Al-Mansur Ali ND (1775) back
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Harf - Al-Mansur Ali ND

1775 year
Billon 0.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Yemeni Zaidi State
Imam
Al-Mansur Ali I (1775-1809)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1775
Value
Harf (1⁄160)
Currency
Dirham
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.40 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#195789
Rarity index
97%

Comment

Weight varies: 0.25-0.40 g

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Harf - Al-Mansur Ali ND (1775) from Yemeni Zaidi State made of Billon weighing 0.40 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin features the name of the ruler, Al-Mansur Ali, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a dragon, which is a symbol associated with the pre-Islamic Himyarite Kingdom that once ruled over the region now known as Yemen. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural diversity of the region.