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
Silver (.500) 14.03 g 32.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Dhofar Governorate (Oman)
Sultan
Said bin Taimur (1932-1970)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1367 (1948)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Rial
Currency
Dhofari rial (1940-1970)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
14.03 g
Diameter
32.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#50250
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Ornamental designed Olive wreath encompassing the legend

Script: Arabic

Lettering: سعيد بن تيمور سلطان مسقط وعمان

Translation: Sa'id bin Taimur, Sultan of Muscat and Oman

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Dhofari Rial coin from Dhofar Governorate (Oman) is that it was made of silver (.500) and weighs 14.03g, which was unusual for a circulation coin at that time, as most coins were made of copper or nickel.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1367 (1948)  400 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dhofari Rial - Said 1367 (1948) coin.