Kabir - al-Mansur Muhammad bin Yahya
1316 (1899) year| Silver | 0.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Yemeni Zaidi State |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.