Catalog
1/2 Saidi Rial - Said
| Issuer | Muscat and Oman |
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| Year | 1962-1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national emblem of Muscat and Oman occupies the central field, depicting a khanjar (traditional curved dagger) in its sheath superimposed upon two crossed swords, all rendered in fine relief. The emblem is flanked by the curved Arabic legend reading 'Said bin Taimur Sultan of Muscat and Oman,' arching along the upper periphery. The design is contained within a beaded border running along the coin's rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents the fractional denomination '1/2' in large bold Arabic-Indic numerals (١/٢) prominently centered in the field, with the Hijri date '١٣٩٠' (1390 AH) displayed in Arabic-Indic numerals below. The Arabic legend 'نصف ريال سعيدي' (Half Saidi Rial) arches along the upper portion of the field. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border at the rim. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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