Coin, Yemen, Ahmad bin Yahya
1/40 Riyal - 1 Buqsha - AH 1377/6 /1957
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Crescent below accession date AH1367.
Small Sana'a in legend
Varieties of arrangement of legends, form of crescent, and size of circle exist.
6.13 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.