Hejaz 5 Qirsh
Saudi Arabia
1916–1925
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$1.78
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 50.0% purity · 1.4g
Updated 10:08 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Years Minted | 1916–1925 |
| Composition | 50% silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
Features Arabic inscriptions including the name of the ruler and the Hejaz emblem.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '5 Qirsh' along with the year of issue in Arabic numerals.
History & Notable Facts
The Hejaz 5 Qirsh was struck on silver planchets recycled from melted Spanish reales and other foreign coins, a shrewd reuse in a region where fresh metal was scarce.
That practice highlights the economic realities of early 20th-century Hejaz, under Sharifian rule before Saudi consolidation. These coins, minted between 1916 and 1925, featured simple designs with Arabic inscriptions and the denomination in bold. Silver content varied, typically around .835 fineness, but exact assays depend on the specimen.
Mintage figures are murky; records from that era often didn't survive the upheavals. Collectors might find these in circulated condition, showing wear from years in the Hijaz markets.
It's a coin that traveled far, like the pilgrims it served.
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