Hejaz 1 Qirsh
Saudi Arabia
1916–1925
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.03
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 2.6g
Updated 10:08 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Years Minted | 1916–1925 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts Arabic inscriptions including the name and title of the ruler, Sharif Hussein bin Ali.
Reverse
Shows the denomination '1 Qirsh' in Arabic along with the date.
History & Notable Facts
The Hejaz 1 Qirsh, struck between 1916 and 1925, was one of the first coins to feature the name of the nascent Hejaz kingdom, signaling its break from Ottoman rule during the Arab Revolt.
These silver or copper pieces, minted in Jeddah or Mecca, carried simple Arabic inscriptions and dates from the Islamic calendar. Designs varied little, with a central motif that echoed earlier regional coins, reflecting the practical needs of a war-torn economy.
Mintage figures remain murky; records from that era were often lost or never kept. Still, examples in good condition are surprisingly common for a coin from such a volatile period.
If you're hunting for rarities, don't bother—this one's more about history than hype. Collectors sometimes mix it up with Ottoman reales, which just goes to show that even coins can't escape their family tree.
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