Catalog
1/4 Anna - Faisal
| Issuer | Muscat and Oman |
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| Year | 1894-1895 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Within a raised inner circle, the Arabic inscription 'مسقط' (Muscat) appears prominently in the upper field, beneath which the Hijri date ١٣١٢ (1312) is inscribed in Arabic-Eastern numerals. The denomination '1/4 ANNA' is legend at the bottom of the inner circle in Latin characters. A continuous circular English legend reading 'FESSUL BIN TURKEE IMAM OF MUSCAT AND OMAN' runs around the outer border, with a milled rim enclosing the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | Within a raised inner circle, a central Arabic legend identifies the ruler as 'عمان فيصل بن تركي سلطان' (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman), arranged in multiple lines and enclosed by an ornamental wreath. A six-pointed star surmounts the wreath at the top of the inner circle. The design is framed by a plain outer border. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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