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¼ Piastre
– Hejaz
Standard circulation coins
Series:
1923 Kingdom of Hejaz circulation coins
Saudi Arabia
Context
Year:
1923
Islamic (Hijri)
Year:
1334
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Issuer:
Hejaz
Period:
Kingdom
Ruler:
Hussein bin Ali
Currency:
Riyal
(1916—1925)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Diameter:
17 mm
Weight:
1.4 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Bronze
Magnetic:
No
Alignment:
Medal alignment
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References
KM:
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25
Numista:
#29371
Obverse
Description:
Inner beaded circle (43 beads) with lettering. Below, numeral ٨ denotes AH 1334, year 8 (1342 AH; Krause cites 1922 AD/1340 AH). Note: 1/4 Piastre (Ghirsh). Replaces KM# 22.
Inscription:
٨
Translation:
Eight
Script:
Arabic
Language:
Arabic
Reverse
Description:
Inner beaded circle (35 beads) with lettering and the date 1334, interrupted at the bottom by a shield showing the value 1/4 Piastre.
Inscription:
١٣٣٤
١/٤
Script:
Arabic
Edge
Plain
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1923
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Series:
1923 Kingdom of Hejaz circulation coins
¼ Piastre
1923
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1923
10 Piastres
1923
20 Piastres
1923-1924
1 Dinar
1923
1 Dinar
1923
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