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½ Saidi Rial - Said
| Gold (.916) | 25.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Muscat and Oman |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Said bin Taimur (1932-1970) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1381-1390 (1962-1970) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rial |
| Currency | Saidi rial (1946-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
نصف ريال سعيدي
١/٢
١٣٩٠
Translation:
½ Saidi Rial
1390
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck for presentation purposesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Saidi Rial coin from Muscat and Oman is that it features a unique blend of traditional Islamic design and modern coinage technology. The coin's obverse side features an intricate pattern of Arabesque art, while the reverse side showcases a portrait of Sultan Said bin Taimur, the ruler of Oman from 1932 to 1971. This combination of traditional and modern elements makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1381 (1962) | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1382 (1963) | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1390 (1970) | 350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Saidi Rial - Said 1381-1390 (1962-1970) coin.
