3 Baisa - Said 1380 (1961) front 3 Baisa - Said 1380 (1961) back
3 Baisa - Said 1380 (1961) photo
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3 Baisa - Said

1380 (1961) year
Bronze 1.9 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Muscat and Oman
Sultan
Said bin Taimur (1932-1970)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1380 (1961)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
3 Baisa (0.015)
Currency
Saidi rial (1946-1970)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
1.04 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#20127
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Value flanked by miniature National Arms, date below

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
بيسة
٣
١٣٨٠
مسقط

Translation:
3 baisa
Muscat

Edge

Plain

Comment

Proof version:

© Image courtesy of ArabianCoins

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Baisa - Said 1380 (1961) from Muscat and Oman made of Bronze weighing 1.9 g is that it features a unique blend of traditional Islamic design and modern minting techniques. The coin's obverse side features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Omani flag, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. 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
1380 (1961)  10000000 - - - - - -

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