1/4 Anna - Faisal

Issuer Muscat and Oman
Year 1898
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Anna (1⁄64)
Currency Indian rupee (1891-1959)
Composition Copper (copper or brass)
Weight 5.07 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 1.35 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3, Schön#3, Val CCMS#5
Obverse description Value and inscription within circle, English legend, star above
Obverse script Arabic, Latin
Obverse lettering ★ FESSULBIN TURKEE IMAM OF MUSCAT AND OMAN مسقط ضرب في ١٣١٥ 1/4 ANNA
(Translation: Fessul bin Turkee (Faisal bin Turki), Imam of Muscat and Oman Struck in Muscat 1315 1/4 Anna)
Reverse description Oman & Sultan Faisul bin Turkee in Arabic, within wreath NOTE: many varieties exist
Reverse script Arabic
Reverse lettering عمان تركي سلطان فيصل بن
(Translation: Oman Sultan Fessul bin Turkee (Faisal bin Turki))
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1315 (1898) - ١٣١٥ KM#3.1 (level `٥`) - 19 110 000
1315 (1898) - ١٣١٥ KM#3.1 (level `٥`); Specimen Strike -
1315 (1898) - ١٣١٥ KM#3.2 (small angled `٥`) -
Numisquare ID 9672964360
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