Hejaz 10 Qirsh
Saudi Arabia
1916–1925
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$3.17
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 50.0% purity · 2.5g
Updated 10:08 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Years Minted | 1916–1925 |
| Composition | 0.500 silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the tughra of Sharif Hussein.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '10 Qirsh' in Arabic and the date.
History & Notable Facts
The Hejaz 10 Qirsh was struck using silver often recycled from Ottoman coins, a frugal adaptation during the First World War's disruptions.
That practicality made it a staple for trade in the Red Sea ports. Merchants used it to haggle over spices and textiles, bridging old empires and new ones. Designs varied slightly by year, with simple Arabic script and a central motif that echoed regional Islamic art.
We don't know exact mintage numbers; records from Hejaz in the 1920s were spotty at best. Some specimens show signs of wear from heavy circulation, which isn't surprising for a coin in a busy trade hub.
One edge variant looks like it was struck with a worn die, as if the mint was rushing to keep up with demand.
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