¼ Anna - Faisal 1315 (1898) front ¼ Anna - Faisal 1315 (1898) back
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¼ Anna - Faisal

1315 (1898) year
Bronze 4.771 g 26.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Muscat and Oman
Sultan
Faisal bin Turki (1888-1913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1315 (1898)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency
Indian rupee (1891-1959)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.771 g
Diameter
26.7 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#20734
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Wreath
NOTE: different legend styles - KM#12.1 - KM#12.4
"Oman
Fessul bin Turkee, Sultan"

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عمان
فيصل بن تركي‏ سلطان

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Faisal 1315 (1898) coin from Muscat and Oman is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription that reads "Faisal 1315" (1898 in the Gregorian calendar), while the reverse side features a crowned effigy of Queen Victoria, reflecting the colonial influence of the British Empire in the region at the time. This blend of cultural and historical elements makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1315 (1898)  - - - - - -

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