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20 Baisa - Said
1359 (1940) year| Copper-nickel | 5.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Dhofar Governorate (Oman) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Said bin Taimur (1932-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1359 (1940) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Baisa (0.1) |
| Currency | Dhofari rial (1940-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Size | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الواثق بالله
سعيد بن تيمور
سلطان مسقط
وعمان
Translation:
The Confident in Allah (God)
Said bin Taimur
Sultan of Muscat and Oman
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck for use in Dhofar ProvinceInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Baisa - Said 1359 (1940) from Dhofar Governorate (Oman) made of Copper-nickel weighing 5.5 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the rich history and culture of Oman. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Sultan's palace, while the reverse side features a traditional Omani dhow (a type of sailing boat) and the country's national emblem, which includes a pair of crossed swords and a khanjar (a traditional Omani dagger). This coin was minted during the reign of Sultan Said bin Taimur, who ruled Oman from 1932 until his death in 1971.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1359 (1940) | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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