© sjoelund (CC0)
© sjoelund (CC0)
¼ Anna - Said KM#3 Countermarked, large 10mm countermark
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Muscat and Oman |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Said bin Taimur (1932-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1312-1315 (1932) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Indian rupee (1891-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Wreath surrounds inscription:
"Oman
Fessul bin Turkee, Sultan"
Lettering:
عمان
فيصل بن تركي سلطان
Comment
Note: Krause lists the host dates for this coin to be 1312 & 1315; however, KM#3 has the date 1315 onlyInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a large 10mm countermark, which indicates that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Oman, specifically during the reign of Said bin Taimur, who ruled from 1932 to 1971. The countermark was used to indicate that the coin was still valid for circulation despite the wear and tear it had sustained over time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Omani numismatic history.
