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¼ Anna - Said KM#3 Countermarked, small 8mm countermark
1315 (1932) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Muscat and Oman |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Said bin Taimur (1932-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#104097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note: Krause lists the host date for this coin to be 1312; however, KM#3 has the date 1315Pictures at the top are an example of a countermark on the reverse side.
The countermark could be found on the obverse side as well.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Anna - Said coin from Muscat and Oman is that it was countermarked with a small 8mm mark, which indicates that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been officially sanctioned and was considered legal tender, despite the fact that the original coin may have been minted with errors or irregularities. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been countermarked in such a way, making it a valuable and unique piece for collectors.
