½ Dhofari Rial - Said 1367 (1948) front ½ Dhofari Rial - Said 1367 (1948) back
½ Dhofari Rial - Said 1367 (1948) photo
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½ Dhofari Rial - Said

1367 (1948) year
Gold (.917) 24.03 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Dhofar Governorate (Oman)
Sultan
Said bin Taimur (1932-1970)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1367 (1948)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Rial
Currency
Dhofari rial (1940-1970)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
24.03 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#102954
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Inscription within circle and wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
وعمان
سلطان مسقط
بن تيمور
سعيد

Translation: Said bin Taimur, Sultan of Muscat and Oman

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Struck for presentation purposes

Comes with original red leather presentation case from The Royal Mint embossed with arms of Oman in gold

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Dhofari Rial - Said 1367 (1948) coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the accession of Said bin Taimur, the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, to the throne. The coin's design features the Sultan's portrait on one side and the Dhofar Governorate's emblem on the other, making it a unique and special piece of Omani history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1367 (1948)  2 - - - - - -

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