1/2 Riyal - Abd al-Azīz Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies

€39,199.00
IssuerHejaz and Nejd (1926-1932)
Year1928-1930
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Riyal
CurrencyRiyal (1925-1960)
CompositionSilver (.830)
Weight12.1 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11, Schön#9
Obverse descriptionCrossed swords and palm trees under inscriptions
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse letteringملك الحجاز ونجد وملحقاتها عبد العزيز عبد الرحمن السعود
(Translation: King of Hejaz, Nejd and dependencies Abd al-Aziz Abd al-Rahman al-Sa`ud)
Reverse descriptionPalm trees either side of denomination below inscriptions
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringنصف ريال عربي سعودي ضرب في مكة المكرمة ١٣٤٦
(Translation: Half Saudi-Arabian Riyal Minted in the Holy City of Mecca 1346)
Edge
MintHeaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mintage1346 (1928)  - - 200 000
1346 (1928)  - Proof -
1348 (1930)  - - 100 000
1348 (1930)  - Proof -
Catalog ID4887035260
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