3 Baisa - Said 1378 (1959) front 3 Baisa - Said 1378 (1959) back
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3 Baisa - Said

1378 (1959) year
Copper 2.7 g 20.19 mm
Description
Issuer
Dhofar Governorate (Oman)
Sultan
Said bin Taimur (1932-1970)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1378 (1959)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
3 Baisa (0.015)
Currency
Dhofari rial (1940-1970)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
20.19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#51919
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Value flanked by miniature National Arms, date below

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
بيسة
٣
١٣٧٨
ظفار

Translation:
3 Baisa
1378 AH
Dhofar

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 3 Baisa coin from Dhofar Governorate (Oman) made of Copper weighing 2.7 g has an interesting fact that it was minted in 1959, during the reign of Said bin Taimur, the Sultan of Oman from 1932 to 1971. This coin was part of the first series of coins introduced during his reign, and it features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic on one side, and the denomination and date in Arabic on the other side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Omani currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1378 (1959)  8000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Baisa - Said 1378 (1959) coin.