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Rare Saudi Hejaz Countermark Thaler (1916–1920) A rare historical silver coin featuring a British 1890 Queen Victoria Crown with a Hejaz countermark, used during the early period of the Kingdom of Hejaz (present-day Saudi Arabia) between 1916 and 1920. This coin is a fascinating example of cross-cultural currency usage during World War I. The countermark was applied by the Hejaz authorities on existing European coins to validate their use in local trade. • Original Coin Date: 1890 • Type: British Silver Crown (Queen Victoria) • Countermarked by: Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) • Material: Silver