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20 Qirsh - Husayn Pattern; Copper Replica
1340 (1921) year| Copper | - | 36.5 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Coin replicas |
| Year | 1340 (1921) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Piastres (1) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#103468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint, date, regnal year and denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضربَ عَدَدْ المشرفة
سنة ١٣٤٠ بمكِه
قروُش هَاشمى عشَريَن
الهاشميّه العَربيّة سنه ١ الحكِومة عاصمَة
Translation:
Struck in 1340
In Holy Arabic Hashemite Mecca, Capital of the Government
20 Qirsh Hashimi
Year 1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Copper Replica of Hejaz KM#Pn1Note: Minor typos in Arabic on both sides, a sign of being a replica
Struck in the late 1960s by a private mint in the US for distribution at the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, and available in various metals including copper, brass, copper-nickel, silver and aluminum.
