South Arabia Coins
The monetary history of South Arabia is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From ancient to modern times, this area has seen a variety of monetary systems and coins that have left a significant mark on numismatics.
Ancient and Colonial Coins
In ancient times, the Kingdom of Sheba and other civilizations in southern Arabia minted their own coins, often influenced by Greek and Roman cultures. During the colonial period, the region saw the introduction of the Maria Theresa Thaler, an Austrian silver coin that became the dominant currency in the 19th century. This thaler remained widely used well into the 20th century, coexisting with Indian rupees in some areas under British influence.
Modern currencies and unification
With independence and the formation of new states, new national currencies emerged. South Yemen introduced the dinar in 1965, while North Yemen retained the rial. The unification of Yemen in 1990 led to the adoption of the Yemeni rial as the single currency for the entire country. In Oman, the Omani rial was established in 1970, replacing the Saidi rial. These monetary changes reflect the political and economic evolution of the region, providing a rich field of study for numismatists and historians.
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📢 South Arabia is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Yemen coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable South Arabia coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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