¼ Anna - Faisal (dually dated Mule) 1312 (1895) front ¼ Anna - Faisal (dually dated Mule) 1312 (1895) back
¼ Anna - Faisal (dually dated Mule) 1312 (1895) photo
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¼ Anna - Faisal dually dated Mule

1312 (1895) year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Muscat and Oman
Sultan
Faisal bin Turki (1888-1913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1312 (1895)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Anna (1⁄64)
Currency
Indian rupee (1891-1959)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#104106
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Wreath on the reverse and ✿ on top

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Faisal (dually dated Mule) 1312 (1895) coin from Muscat and Oman is that it features a unique combination of two different dates, 1312 (1895) and 1312 (1896), on either side of the coin. This is known as a "mule" coinage, where two different dies were used to strike the coin, resulting in a rare and unusual combination. This coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.