Kabir - al-Mansur Muhammad bin Yahya
1316 (1899) yearSilver | 0.8 g | 16 mm |
Issuer | Yemeni Zaidi State |
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Imam | Al-Mansur Muhammad bin Yahya Hamid ad-Din (1888-1904) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1316 (1899) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | Kabir (1⁄32) |
Currency | Dirham |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.8 g |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#195812 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Weight varies: 0.60-1.00 gram. Size varies. Varieties with three and four stars on reverse exist. Varieties of planchet thickness exist.Interesting fact
The Kabir - al-Mansur Muhammad bin Yahya 1316 (1899) coin from the Yemeni Zaidi State is notable for its unique design, which features a calligraphic inscription of the name of the ruler, al-Mansur Muhammad bin Yahya, in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin. This design element is not commonly found in other coins from the same era or region, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.