Saudi Arabia. 1/4 Riyal 1973 - PCGS MS65

SAUDI ARABIA. Riyadh. 1/4 Riyal. 1973. Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1964–1975).

- Value: 1/4 Riyal
- Year: 1973 (AH1392)
- Reign: Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1964–1975)
- Inscriptions: Obverse: فيصل عبد العزيز آل سعود · المملكة العربية السعودية. Revserse: خمس وعشرون هللة · ٢٥ · ربع ريال · ١٣٩٢–1973 · وأطعموا البائس الفقير
- Grade: MS65 (PCGS)

Saudi commemorative coin minted in the context of the United Nations FAO campaign to combat hunger in the world. The obverse shows the national emblem of Saudi Arabia with a palm tree above two crossed swords and the inscription with the king Faisal’s name and the issuing country. The reverse features the face value “25 Halalas” (equivalent to a quarter of a riyal), the dual date in the Islamic and Gregorian calendars, and a Quranic quote appealing for compassion toward the poor. This piece reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the FAO program and represents a blend of economic modernization and traditional religious values, of particular interest to collectors of Islamic coins and humanitarian-themed items.

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