Saudi Arabia – “65” Counterstamp on AH1356 1/4 Ghirsh Coin AH1365 (1946)
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This coin was originally a 1/4 Ghirsh piece minted in AH1356 during the reign of King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Later, in AH1365 (1946 AD), it was revalidated and reissued for circulation by applying a “65” counterstamp, a practice classified in numismatics as a Counterstamp Issue (C/S).
- Cert # 2906763-014
- Description AH1365(1946) SAUDI ARAB “65” C/S ON AH1356 1/4G PLAIN EDGE 1/4G
- Grade MS 61
- Pedigree C/S: UNC STANDARD
- Label NGC Standard Brown
Original Denomination 1/4 Ghirsh (1/4 G)
Original Mint Date AH1356
Counterstamp Reissue Date AH1365 (1946 AD)
Ruler King Abdulaziz Al Saud
Composition Copper-Nickel
Weight ~ 1.3 g
Diameter ~ 16 mm
Edge Plain (smooth edge) ← Key identifying feature
Issue Type Counterstamp (C/S) / Revalidated circulation coin
Catalog Reference Usually cited as KM #17 + C/S (Krause reference)
This coin was originally a 1/4 Ghirsh piece minted in AH1356 during the reign of King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Later, in AH1365 (1946 AD), it was revalidated and reissued for circulation by applying a “65” counterstamp, a practice classified in numismatics as a Counterstamp Issue (C/S).
- Cert # 2906763-014
- Description AH1365(1946) SAUDI ARAB “65” C/S ON AH1356 1/4G PLAIN EDGE 1/4G
- Grade MS 61
- Pedigree C/S: UNC STANDARD
- Label NGC Standard Brown
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