Saudi Arabia Saud 1/2 Riyal

History

1/2 Riyal 1955, KM# 38, Saudi Arabia, Saud

Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)

Description

Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1902–1969) was King of Saudi Arabia from 1953 to 1964. After a period of internal tension in Saudi Arabia, he was forced from the throne and replaced by his brother Faisal.

Engraver: Ali

Obverse	Military Sword Inscription Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud" within beaded circle, legend "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" above, crossed swords below within design flanked by palm trees. Engraver mark within a circle. The two swords represent the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Najd and its dependencies, which were united under Ibn Saud in 1926. ملك المملكة العربية السعودية سعود بن عبد العزيز آل سعود علي
Reverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Palm Inscription "Struck in The Holy City of Mecca" within beaded circle, legend "Quarter Saudi Arabian Riyal" above, value below within design flanked by palm trees. Engraver mark within a circle. The palm tree represents the Kingdom's assets which are defined as its people, heritage, history, and resources natural and non-natural. نصف ريال عربي سعودي ضرب في المكرمة مكة ١٣٧٤ ١/٢ علي
Edge	Reeded (milled)