Hejaz ¼ Qirsh - Husayn, 1334
Information
Country
Hejaz
Hejaz
Currency
Riyal
(1916 – 1925)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Piastre
Year
1334
Ruler
Hussein bin Ali
(1916–1924)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
1.4
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Piastre from Hejaz. Issued in 1334. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.4 g.
- Obverse
- Inner beaded circle (43 beads) contains lettering. Below is Arabic numeral ٨ meaning AH 1334 year 8 (i.e. 1342 though Krause says this is 1922 - which is 1340) NOTE: 1/4 Piastre also Ghirsh. Replaces KM# 22 1/4 Piastre.
- Reverse
- Inner beaded circle (35 beads) contains lettering and ١٣٣٤ (i.e. 1334) date at bottom; circle is broken at bottom by the top of a shield containing value numerals (vertically) ١/٤ meaning 1/4 (Piastre).
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1334 (1923) 8 | — | ٨ / ١٣٣٤ |
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