The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1136. Estimate $150. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

YEMEN, North. Mutawakkilite Kingdom. al-Mutawakkil Yahya. As Imam and king, AH 1344-1367 / AD 1926-1948. AR Imadi Ryal (39mm, 28.05 g, 12h). Dâr al-khilâfa San'â mint. Dated AH 1344 (AD 1926/7). KM (Y) 7. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 67. Gem matte surface with a hint of violet toning. Highest ever graded. A gem specimen of this one year only collectible type.