¼ Riyal - Su'ūd

Features

Issuer Saudi Arabia
King Saud bin Abdulaziz (1953-1964)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1374 (1955)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value ¼ Riyal
Currency Riyal (1925-1960)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 2.916 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21031
References KM# 37,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 25
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Inscription within beaded circle, legend above, crossed swords below within design flanked by palm trees

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ملك المملكة العربية السعودية
سعود بن عبد العزيز آل سعود

Translation:
King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sa'ud bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Al Sa'ud

Reverse

Inscription within beaded circle, legend above, value below within design flanked by palm trees

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ربع ريال عربي سعودي
ضرب في المكرّمة مكة
١٣٧٤
١/٤

Translation:
Quarter Saudi Arabian Riyal
Struck in the Holy City of Mekka
1374
¼

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1374 (1955)  Photo 4 000 000 $ 5.60 $ 6.90 $ 6.90 $ 11 ١٣٧٤ (London mint)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Riyal - Su'ūd
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 2294
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 UNC USD 16.23
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Riyal - Su'ūd
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 533
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 UNC USD 12.98
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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