Saudi Arabia ½ Riyal - Abd al-Azīz, 1346 – 1348
Hejaz and Nejd and Dependencies
Information
Country
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Currency
Riyal
(1925 – 1960)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Riyal - Abd al-Azīz
Year
1346 – 1348
Ruler
Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman
(1921–1953)
Composition
Silver (.830)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.1
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Riyal - Abd al-Azīz from Saudi Arabia. Issued from 1346 to 1348. Struck in Silver (.830). Measures 27 mm and weighs 12.1 g.
- Obverse
- Crossed swords and palm trees under inscriptions (King of Hejaz, Nejd and dependencies Abd al-Aziz Abd al-Rahman al-Sa'ud)
- Reverse
- Palm trees either side of denomination below inscriptions (Half Saudi-Arabian Riyal Minted in the Holy City of Mecca 1346)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1348 (1930) | 100K | 23% | ||
| 1348 (1930) | — | Proof | 8% | |
| 1346 (1928) | 200K | 77% | ||
| 1346 (1928) | — | Proof | 8% |
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