1 Northern Yemini Riyal Vintage Issue 1963 Very Unique and Rare Silver Issue

The image shows a 1963 Yemeni 1 Rial coin, minted during the Yemen Arab Republic era. Key details of the coin include: 

• Denomination: 1 Riyal. The rial is the currency of Yemen, denoted by the symbol ﷼ and the ISO code YER. 
• Year: 1963 (AH1382). 
• Material: Silver (.720 fineness). 
• Weight: Approximately 19.75 grams. 
• Diameter: Around 40 mm. 
• Obverse: Features Arabic script, likely the name and title of the ruler at the time. 
• Reverse: Displays the denomination within a wreath. 
• Edge: Reeded. 
• Historical Context: This coin was issued when the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) existed separately from South Yemen, before the unification in 1990. In 1982, the Yemen Arab Republic spent 1,810 million rials on the army. 
• Value: The melt value of the silver content alone was estimated at $14.74 as of April 14, 2025. However, the numismatic value for collectors can be higher, depending on condition and rarity.