Yemen AH 1307 1/2 crown c/m
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The Kathiri State of the Seiyun & Tarim is an area in the eastern part of present-day Yemen. It later formed part of the Protectorate of South Arabia, which was eventually annexed by South Arabia, and became part of the Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen. The example shown is a silver 12 khumsi (or chomsihs).
This specimen was auctioned by Steve Album (auction #13) on May 18, 2012, and sold for US$230. The lot description[1] reads:
"SEIYUN & TARIM: Awadh b. 'Umar, 1881-1902, AR ½ crown, NM, AH1307, 16mm countermark on British half crown of Queen Victoria dated 1889, VF countermark on Fine host, RR. Considered a spurious issue."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM unlisted.
- [1]Album, Stephen. Stephen Album Auction 13, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2011.
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