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1⁄12 Anna - Faisal
1311 (1894) year| Copper | - | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Muscat and Oman |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Faisal bin Turki (1888-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1311 (1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄12 Anna (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Indian rupee (1891-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#50248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in Arabic inside a plant crown.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
إمام مسقط وعمان
السلطان فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان
١٣١١
Translation:
Imam of Muscat and Oman
Sultan Faisal bin Turki bin Said bin Sultan
1311
Interesting fact
The 1⁄12 Anna - Faisal 1311 (1894) coin from Muscat and Oman made of Copper is interesting because it features a unique blend of Islamic and colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the ruler, Faisal, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features the British crown and the value of the coin in English. This blend of styles reflects the historical context in which the coin was minted, during a time when Muscat and Oman was a British protectorate.