Hejaz 1 Riyal
Saudi Arabia
1920–1925
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$35.54
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 50.0% purity · 28g
Updated 10:08 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Years Minted | 1920–1925 |
| Composition | 0.500 silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features Arabic inscriptions including the date and the name of the Hejaz region.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '1 Riyal' with additional Arabic text.
History & Notable Facts
The Hejaz 1 Riyal was struck using silver recycled from melted Ottoman coins, a practical nod to the region's recent revolt against imperial rule.
That makes for a coin with a layered past, though not the romantic tale some enthusiasts spin. Issued between 1920 and 1925 under King Hussein, it featured Arabic inscriptions and a simple design that echoed earlier currencies. The obverse bore the Hijri date, grounding it in Islamic tradition rather than Western flair.
Exact mintage figures? Lost to time, likely in the chaos of regional conflicts. Variations exist, from proof-like strikes to worn circulation pieces, but they're seldom as pristine as dealers claim.
And if you're hunting for counterfeits, remember: in numismatics, as in politics, the fakes often outnumber the genuine ones.
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