Oman
 
 
The Sultanate of Oman (formerly Muscat and Oman), an independent monarchy located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Muscat. Oman was ruled by Umayyads between 661-750, Abbasids between 750-931, 932-933 and 934-967, Qarmatians between 931-932 and between 933-934, Buyids between 967-1053, Seljuks of Kirman between 1053-1154. The economy is based on agriculture, herding and petroleum. Petroleum products, dates, fish and hides are exported. The Portuguese who captured Muscat, the capital and chief port, in 1508, made the first European contact with Muscat and Oman. They occupied the city, utilizing it as a naval base and factory and holding it against land and sea attacks by Arabs and Persians until finally ejected by local Arabs in 1650. It was next occupied by the Persians who maintained control until 1741,when it was taken by Ahmed ibn Sa'id of the present ruling family. Muscat and Oman was the most powerful state in Arabia during the first half of the 19th century, until weakened by the persistent attack of interior nomadic tribes. British influence, initiated by the signing of a treaty of friendship with the Sultanate in 1798,remains a dominant fact of the civil and military phases of the government, although Britain recognizes the Sultanate as a sovereign state. Sultan Sa'id bin Taimur was overthrown by his son, Qabus bin Sa'id, on July 23, 1970. The new sultan changed the nation's name to Sultanate of Oman.
 

               c.650        Kings of the Azd clan convert to Islam.
         661 - 1811/1821    Oman (Uman) ruled by the Ibadi community under a leader styled
                            Imam al-Muslimin, a member of the Azd clan.
         697 - 748          Direct rule by the Caliph.
  16 May 893 - 897          Direct rule by the Caliph.
         931 - 932          Rule by the Karmatian heretics (Qaramita).
         933 - 934          Rule by the Karmatian heretics (Qaramita).
         943 - 951          Direct rule by the Caliph
         972 - 1050         Rule by the Iranian Buyid dynasty.
        1053 - 1154         Rule by the Saljuq Turks.
        1154 - 1406         Ruled by Nabhani Kings (style Malik).
        1443 - 1470         Ruled by Nabhani Kings.
 01 Apr 1515 - 26 Jan 1650  Muscat a Portuguese possession (Mascate).
        1550 - 1551         Muscat occupied by the Ottoman Empire.
        1581 - 1588         Muscat occupied by the Ottoman Empire.
      c.1600 - 1624         Ruled by Nabhani Kings.
               1624         Imami rule restored, under Ya`ariba lineage.
        1741 - 1749         Muscat occupied by Persia.
               10 Jun 1749  Al ´Bu Sa`id lineage accedes to the Imamate.
               1784         While Imams rule continues, Muscat and Oman becomes a de facto
                            sovereign state under a secular Al ´Bu Sa`id ruler.
        1800 - 1801         Bahrain occupied by Muscat and Oman.
        1792 - 08 Sep 1958  Gwadar (Gwadur), port enclave in Baluchistan, part of Oman.
                            Ceded to Pakistan on 08 Sep 1958.
               20 Mar 1820  First treaty with Britain.
 14 Jul 1854 - 30 Nov 1967  Kuria Muria (Khuryan Muryan) Islands ceded to U.K.
                            (from 1 Apr 1937 under Aden [Yemen] to 1963; from 1963 under
                            the chief political resident of the Persian Gulf
                            of the Persian Gulf [at Bahrain] [included the islands of
                            Hasikiya, Sawda, Hallaniya, and Qibliya]).
                         04 May 1855  Second treaty with Britain.
               06 Apr 1861  Separation of Zanzibar from Oman and style Sultan recognized
                            (though not immediately in domestic use) by U.K. mediation.
               03 Oct 1868  Imams rule briefly restored.
               30 Jan 1871  Sultanate of Muscat and Oman restored.
 20 Mar 1891 - 02 Dec 1971  British protectorate over Muscat and Oman (under the chief
                            political resident of the Persian Gulf; see under Bahrain).
 24 May 1913 - 11 Aug 1957  Imami government in the interior of Oman, usually in
                            opposition to the sultan's rule.
 09 Jun 1965 - 11 Dec 1975  Secessionist rebellion in Dhofar (Zufar).
               09 Aug 1970  Sultanate of Oman
 
  • 'AD
  • An ancient district in what is now southwestern Oman, running from the sea up into the Dhofar Mountains and thence to the edge of the Rub` al-Khali. In the highlands are to be found scattered groves of the frankincense tree, source of what some regard as the finest of aromatic incenses. The region may also be roughly the locale where camels were first domesticated. 'Ad is known as the tribal Kingdom in which lay the city of Ubar, a major transshipment point for the frankincense trade in ancient times. Kingdom of 'Ad Existed as a tribal state from perhaps 900 BCE to perhaps 500 CE. Claudius Ptolemy's (2nd Cent. CE) Geographos refers to the place by a Hellenized version of the inhabitants of the chief city: the Iobaritae (Ubar).
  • Ad ibn Kin'ad.........................................fl. 10th cent. BCE ?
  • Unknown rulers
  • al-Dahn ?
  • Khuljan...............................................fl. 4th or 3rd cent. BCE ?
  • Unknown rulers
  • Shaddad...............................................fl. 4th, 5th, or 6th cent. CE ?
  • Sometime between 300 and 600 CE the 'Adid state seems to have crumbled, due in large measure to a natural catastrophe which seems to have destroyed much of Ubar, but also owing to increasing pressure from the Kingdom of Hadramaut (and after c. 290 CE, of Himyar) and, oddly enough, the rise of Christianity (in which burial customs shifted, leaving a far smaller market for frankincense).
  • Umayyad Caliphate........................................650 - 750
  • Abbasid Caliphate........................................750 - c. 1000
  • Local sheikhdoms and petty emirates..................c. 1000 - c. 1500
  • Badr ibn Tuwariq...............................................fl. c. 1500
  • Portugal................................................1508 - 1649
  • Within Oman thereafter...
  • In the immediate district there resides a local tribe, the Shahra, who still collect frankincense, use among themselves a language very different from Arabic, and regard themselves as a people to be descendents of 'Ad.
  • Kingdom of Makan c.2200-c. 550 BCE. The Sumerians referred to Oman as "Makan". It was a primary source of copper for Mesopotamia throughout the Bronze Age. At this time the names of the kings of Makan are mostly undocumented.
  • Manium........................................................late 2200's BCE
  • Unknown rulers
  • Pade (in Izki-Qade, in the interior)..........................fl. c. 640
  • Taharka.......................................................early 600's
  • Unknown rulers
  • Persia...........................................6th, 5th, and 4th cent. BCE
    • Artabazus.................................................early 400's
  • MASCAT
  • Banu KAHTAN
  • Himyar Azangadjar ben Abd al-Shams....................c. 370 - c. 348
  • Malik ben Himyar......................................c. 348 - c. 320
  • --- ben Malik.........................................c. 320 - c. 300
  • Saqsaq
  • Yasar
  • An-Numan
  • Asma
  • Shaddad ben Ad.................................................c. 200
  • Luqman ben Ad
  • Zu-Shadakh ben Ad
  • Persia after about c. 140 BCE
  • generally unknown sequence.........................130's BCE - 635 CE
  • QALHAT
  • al-'AZDI
  • Malik ibn Fahm...........................................200's CE ? followed by...
  • Honat ibn Malik and...
  • Selim ibn Malik
  • The region was inhabited by local Semitic populations who formed several tribal Kingdoms (for example, Ad), but otherwise left little mark. The area was no doubt heavily influenced by successive Persian regimes, but periods of actual occupation by Persia are difficult to trace.
  • Sporadic Persian occupations.............................3rd - 7th centuries
  • al-JULANDA The al-Julanda were the first Imams of the radical Ibadi-Khariji sect of Islam which held most of the Omani interior for centuries. The Kharijis began as a fundamentalist sect in Iraq which murdered the Caliph Ali and attempted to murder his rival and successor, Mu'awiyah, because they rejected the premise that any man could be a successor to the Prophet.
  • al-Julanda ibn al-Muntasir............................c. 600 - c. 630
  • Djafar ibn al-Julanda.................................c. 630 - c. 651 with...
  • Abbad I ibn al-Muntasir...............................c. 630 - c.640
  • Abbad II..............................................c. 651 - c. 659
  • Sulayman..............................................c. 659 - 697
  • Umayyad Caliphate........................................697 - 750
    • Caliphate governors
    • Sa'id ibn Abbad.....................................fl. early 700's with...
    • Sulayman ibn Abbad..................................fl. early 700's
    • al-Julanda ibn Masud al-Azd.........................748 - 751
  • Imams with an annual term of office......................751 - 791
  • Shaykh Musa ibn Abu Djabar al-Azd..............................791
  • Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abi Affan al-Azd.....................791 - 792
  • Shaykh al-Warith ibn Ka'ab al-Yahmad.....................792 - 804
  • Unknown ruler
  • Shaykh Ghassan bin Abdullah al-Yahmad....................807 - 823
  • Shaykh Abd al-Malik bin Humaid al-Azd....................824 - 840
  • Unknown ruler
  • Shaykh al-Muhanna bin Jayfar al-Yahmad...................842 - 851
  • as-Salt ibn Malik al-Azd.................................851 - 887
  • Shaykh Rashid ibn Nadhar.................................887 - 890
  • Shaykh al-Azzan bin Tamim................................890 - 893
  • Unknown ruler
  • Shaykh Muhammed ibn al-Hassan al-Azd (1st time)..........897 - 898
  • Azzan ibn Hazbar al-Maliki al-Yahmad.....................898 - 899
  • Abdallah ibn Muhammad al-Haddani.........................899 - 900
  • as-Salt ibn al-Qasim...........................................900
  • Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Azd (2nd time)................900
  • al-Hasan ibn Said al-Shahtani............................900 - 905
  • al-Hawari ibn Matraf al-Haddani..........................905 - 912
  • Umar ibn Muhammad........................................912 - 931
  • Muhammad ibn Yazid al-Kinda..............................932 - 933
  • al-Haqim ibn al Milaa al-Bahri...........................933 - 935
  • Abu'l Qasim Said ibn Abdallah............................936 - 939
  • Rashid ibn al-Waheed.....................................939 - 943
  • Unknown ruler
  • Badr ibn Khattal (at Huzu, Iran).........................945 - 946
  • He is known to produce extremely rare silver Dirhams at Huzu in c. AH 334 (945-946). This ruler may not been related to the Julandids. All known coins struck at Huzu are rather well-struck though often found worn or damaged.
  • Abu Muhammad Rizwan ibn Djafar...........................951 - 973
  • He is known to produce very rare silver Dirhams at Huzu in c. AH 338-349 (949-960).
  • Shaykh Ward ibn Ziyad..........................................973
  • Buyids of Iraq...........................................973 - 1050
  • al-Khalil bin Shadhan..........................................fl. 1002
  • Rashid ibn Said.........................................1050 - 1053
  • Hafs ibn Rashid................................................1053
  • Rashid ibn Ali..........................................1053 - 1055
  • Abu Djaber Musa ibn Musa al-Maali.......................1055 - 1057
  • Unknown ruler
  • Seljuqs of Kirman.......................................1063 - 1116
  • Mohammed ibn Habis......................................1116 - 1119
  • Rashid ibn Ali..........................................1119 - 1130
  • Musa ibn Djaber al-Maali................................1130 - 1154
  • Mohammed ibn Hanbash....................................1154 - 1161
  • Hafs ibn Muhammad.......................................1162 - 1165
  • Disunity. Omani territory represented by several local states, most notably Suhar in the north, and later Nizwa in the central area. The hinterland very thinly occupied, if at all, by nomadic Bedouins.
  • NIZWA
  • A settlement in central Oman, the site of a Kharijite Imamate in later Mediaeval times.
  • Salim bin Rashid al-Kharusi...................1331 - 1338
  • al-JULANDA
  • Malik ibn Ali...........................................1406 - 1429
  • Abu'l Hasan Abdallah....................................1430 - 1443/51
  • Umar ibn al-Khattab al-Azdi (1st time)..................1451 - 1452 d. 1489
  • Unknown ruler
  • Umar ibn al-Khattab al-Azdi (2nd time)..................1480 - 1489
  • Muhammad ibn Sulayman...................................1489 - 1491
  • Umar ash-Sharif.........................................1491 - 1492
  • Muhammad ibn Sulayman..........................................1492
  • Ahmad ibn Muhammad ar-Raiki.............................1492 - 1499
  • Abu'l Hasan ibn Abd as-Salam............................1499 - 1500
  • Muhammed ibn Ismail.....................................1500 - 1535
  • Portugal................................................1515 - 1560
  • Portuguese Protectorate imposed on 15 Apr 1515 and expelled on 01 Jan 1650.
    • Baraqat ibn Muhammad (1st time)....................1535 - 1560
    • Abdallah ibn Muhammad.....................................1560
    • Baraqat ibn Muhammad (2nd time)...........................1560
  • Suhar after 1560...
  • SUHAR (SOHAR)
  • A town on the coast of northern Oman, about 135 miles (215 km.) northwest of Muscat.
  • Persia.....................................< 4th century CE - 633
  • The Prophet Muhammad's elected successors...............633 - 661
  • Umayyad Caliphate.......................................661 - 750
  • Abbasid Caliphate.......................................750 - c. 800
  • al-Julanda Imams.....................................c. 800 - c. 970
  • With the disintegration of Abbasid authority over Oman, local governors began to add their names to the coinage. Two rulers are known for producing very rare silver Dirham coins.
  • Ahmad ibn Hilal......................................c. 903 - c. 918 (AH 290-305)
  • Abd al-Halim ibn Ibrahim.............................c. 925 - c. 926 (AH 313)
  • WAJIHID
  • An Arab dynasty in Oman, originally empowered by Abbasid governors of the region. All coins produced by this dynasty bear the mint name "Uman". Most coins are well-struck though rarely well preserved. They are extremely rare coins.
  • Yusuf ibn Wajih.........................................925 - 943 (AH 314-332)
  • Silver Dirhams are known to be produced from 925 to 936, while gold Dinar from 925 to 943 and silver Dirham from 937 to 943 are with heir Muhammad ibn Yusuf.
  • Muhammad ibn Yusuf...................................c. 943 - 952
  • Gold Dinar and silver Dirham are known to be produced from 943 to 952 on his name.
  • Umar ibn Yusuf.......................................c. 952 - c. 961
  • Extremely rare gold Dinar and silver Dirham are known to be produced from 952 to 961 on his name.
  • Amirs of Oman
  • After the collapse of the Wajihid, various local amirs gained authority over parts of Oman, only one ruler is known to produce some extremely rare silver Dirhams.
  • Hallaj ibn Hatim.....................................c. 978 - c. 982 (AH 358-361)
  • BUYID
  • Fana Khusraw Abu Shuja Adud al-Dawla..................< 972 - 983
  • Buyid overlordship not acknowledged 983-990.
  • Marzuban Abu Kalinjar Samsam al-Dawla ibn Adud al-Dawla.990 - 998
  • He was governor of Khuzistan under his father Adud al-Dawla from 978 to 983. During this time he produced gold Dinars and debased silver Dirhams cite his father as overlord. Samsam al-Dawla became ruler of Iraq from 983 to 987 and produced gold Dinars debased silver Dirhams. Later he became ruler in Fars and Kirman from 990 to 998. He produced silver Dirhams as nominal vassal of Fakhr al-Dawla from 990-997 and later as independent ruler 997-998.
  • Firuz Abu Nasr Baha ad-Dawla ibn Adud al-Dawla..........998 - 1012
  • Ruler of Iraq and Khuzistan from 989-1012 and in Fars from 998. He has produced gold Dinars during all this reign. His Dinars of Suq al-Ahwaz mint are among the most common of all Islamic gold coins, especially those dated AH 398 and 399. Heavily debased Dinars (viruallu pure silver with gold wash) of these two dates are considered imitation or presumably contemporary, though their function remains unknown. Other mints are rare. Baha al-Dawla is cited as overlord on numerous Hasanwayhid, Uqaylid and Marwanid coins in addition to his own coins.
  • Abu Shuja Sultan ad-Dawla ibn Baha al-Dawla............1012 - 1021
  • Ruler of Iraq, Khuzistan and Fars and is known to produce gold Dinar and silver Dirhams.
  • Musharrif al-Dawla.....................................1021 - 1024
  • Coins in the name of Sultan al-Dawla struck in AH 413 (1022) and 414 (1023) are issues of Musharrif al-Dawla (1021-1024), who for diplomatic reasons refrained from placing his own name on the coinage, but continued to recognize the deposed Sultan al-Dawla.  
  • Marzuban Abu Kalijar Imad ad-Din ibn Sultan al-Dawla...1024 - 1048
  • Ruler of Fars and Iraq after 1044. He is known to produce gold Dinar and silver Dirhams.
  • MUKRAMID - Local governors of the Buyids
  • The family of Mukram was briefly independent in Oman. All Mukramid coins are extremely rare and bear the name of "Uman". The billion Dirham coins were carelessly struck on broad flans, and usually occur poorly struck and much worn. The Dinars were relatively well manufactured and rarely exhibit much sign of wear.
    • Abu Muhammad I al-Husayn ibn Mukram............1000/04 - c.1020
    • Ali ibn al-Husayn Abu 'l Qasim Nasir ad-Din.....c.1020 - c.1036
    • Very rare gold Dinar and extremely rare silver Dirham are known to be produced on his name.
    • (Abu'l-Jaysh) Abu'l-Hasan ibn Ali Nasir ad-Din..c.1036 - c.1039
    • Extremely rare gold Dinar are known to be produced from 1036 to 1039 on his name. Omani coins command a large premium due to strong demand in Oman and in the gulf region. They are far more expensive than coins of similar rarity from less avidly collected mints. After Abu'l-Hasan there was no further coinage in Oman until AH1311 (1893-1894). Imported coins were used, mainly from India. 
    • vacant
    • Abu Muhammad II ibn Ali...........................1040 - 1042
  • Under Buyids directly..................................1042 - 1055
  • Unknown rulers
  • NABHANID
  • First capital at Bakhla; later transferred to Suhar.
  • Malik ibn Ali..........................................1106 - ?
  • Abu Muhammed al-Fallah.................................1154 - c. 1170
  • Abu Muhammed Arar.............................................c. 1170
  • Unknown rulers
  • Abu Muhammad al-Muzaffar......................................c. 1250
  • Unknown ruler
  • Abu Maali Kahlan.......................................1262 - 1265
  • Umar...................................................1265 - 1276
  • Hilal..................................................1276 - 1278
  • Khahtan................................................1278 - 1285
  • Unknown ruler
  • Abu Muhammad ibn Habhan.......................................c. 1330
  • Unknown rulers
  • Makhzum ibn al-Fallah..................................1406 - 1435
  • Abul Hassan of Oman....................................1434 - 1451
  • Omar bin al-Khattab....................................1451 - 1490
  • Sulayman ibn Sulayman...............................c. 1450 - 1488 ?
  • Ibadi Imams (al-Julanda) at Nizwa......................1488 - 1507
  • Omar al-Sharif.........................................1490 - 1500
  • Muhammad bin Ismail....................................1500 - 1529
  • Portugal...............................................1507 - 1560
  • Portuguese protectorate imposed on 15 April 1515.
  • Barakat bin Muhammad...................................1529 - 1560
  • Abdullah ibn Muhammad..................................1560 - 1624 with ...
  • Habhan ibn al-Fallah................................c. 1615 - 1617 and then ?
  • Umayr ibn Himyar.......................................1617 - 1624
  • Yarubids (Oman) thereafter...
  • Several coastal points to Portugal......................1508 - 1649
    • Captain-Major Rui Freire de Andrada................1623 - 1633
  • OMAN
  • YARUBI (YA'ARIBA) 
  • Nasr ibn Murshid........................................1625 - 1649
  • Sultan I ibn Saif.......................................1649 - 1669
  • Portuguese protectorate ended with their expulsion on 01 January 1650.
  • Ab'ul-Arab ibn Sultan...................................1669 - 1692
  • Saif I ibn Sultan "Qayd al-Ard".........................1692 - 15 Oct 1711
  • He was also Imam from 1692 to 15 Oct 1711. He pressed down the East African coast. A major obstacle was Fort Jesus (renamed to Fort Isa), housing the garrison of a Portuguese settlement at Mombasa. After a two-year siege, it fell to Saif in 1698.
  • Sultan II ibn Saif...............................15 Oct 1711 - 1718
  • Saif II ibn Sultan (1st time)...........................1718 - Sep 1724
  • After the death in 1718 of the fifth Yaruba Imam of Oman, Sultan bin Saif II, a struggle began between rival contenders for the Imamate. Fort al-Jalali was damaged during this civil war. The country became divided between Saif bin Sultan II and his cousin Bal'arab bin Himyar, rival Imams. Finding his power dwindling, Saif bin Sultan II asked for help from Nader Shah of Persia. In 1738 the two forts were surrendered to the Persian forces. The Persians reembarked for Persia, taking their loot with them.
  • al-Muhanna ibn Sultan ibn Majid (dissident).............1719 - 1720
  • Ya'rub ibn Ab’ul-Arab (dissident)................14 Jun 1722 - 16 Mar 1723
  • BANU GHAFIR
  • Muhammad ibn Nasir...............................02 Oct 1724 - Mar 1728
  • YARUBI (YA'ARIBA)
  • Saif II ibn Sultan (2nd  time)...................11 Apr 1728 - 1743 with...
  • A few years later Saif bin Sultan II, who had been deposed, again called for help. A Persian expedition arrived at Julfar around October 1742. The Persians made an unsuccessful attempt to take Muscat, defeated by a stratagem of the new Imam Sultan bin Murshid. Later in 1743 the Persians returned, bringing Saif bin Sultan II with them. They took the town of Muscat, but the al-Jalali and al-Mirani forts held out and Saif bin Sultan II would not order them to yield. Omani historians say that the Persian commander, Mirza Taki, invited Saif to a banquet on his ship. Saif became stupefied by wine and his seal was taken from him. It was used to forge orders to the forts' commanders to surrender, a ruse that was successful.
  • Sultan III ibn Murshid ibn Adi......................Feb 1742 - 20 Jun 1743
  • Ab’ul-Arab II ibn Himyar ibn Sultan al-Ghafiri (1st)....1732 - 1738 as dissident
  • Persia..................................................1741 - 1749
  • Ab’ul-Arab II ibn Himyar ibn Sultan al-Ghafiri (2nd)....1744 - 1748
  • al BU SA'IDI (title: Imams)
  • Abu Hilal Ahmad ibn Sa'id........................10 Jun 1749 - 14 Dec 1783
  • Sa'id I ibn Ahmad................................15 Dec 1783 - 1784
  • He abdicated secular power to his son Hamid and retired to Rustaq and died in 1803.
  • [title: Hami Masqat wa Uman (or Sayyid) (Hami of Muscat and Oman)]
  • Hamid ibn Sa'id.........................................1784 - 13 Mar 1792
  • Sultan ibn Ahmad....................................Mar 1792 - 14 Nov 1804
  • Salim I ibn Sultan...............................20 Nov 1804 - 14 Sep 1806 with...
  • Sa'id II ibn Sultan..............................20 Nov 1804 - 19 Oct 1856
  • Said deposed his brother as joint-ruler on 14 Sep 1806. In 1840 he moved his capital from Muscat, Oman, to Stone Town, Zanzibar. Upon Sa'id's death in 1856, his third son Thuwayni ibn Sa'id became Sultan of Muscat and Oman, while his sixth son Sayyid Majid bin Sa'id became Sultan of Zanzibar.
    • Badr ibn Sayf (regent).............................1804 - 31 Jul 1806
  • Sayyid Thuwayni ibn Sa'id........................19 Oct 1856 - 11 Feb 1866
  • Sayyid Salim II ibn Thuwayni.....................11 Feb 1866 - 01 Oct 1868
  • [title: Imam; from 06 Apr 1861, Sultan Masqat wa Uman (Sultan of Muscat and Oman)]
  • Azzan ibn Qays...................................03 Oct 1868 - 30 Jan 1871
  • He deposed his distant relative Sayyid Salim ibn Thuwaini and ruled according to religious law. He also opposed the Saudi interference in the Buraimi Oasis and was eventually killed by Salim's uncle, Sayyid Turki ibn Sa'id.
  • Sayyid Turki ibn Sa'id...........................31 Jan 1871 - 04 Jun 1888
  • He was the fifth son of Said ibn Sultan. British Protectorate imposed on 20 March 1891.
    • Abdul-Aziz ibn Said (regent)...................Aug 1875 - Dec 1875
  • Sayyid Faisal ibn Turki..........................04 Jun 1888 - 05 Oct 1913
  • He was the Imam and second son of Turki ibn Sa'id. By 1913 control over the interior was completely lost, and a reconstituted imamate was again a threat to Muscat. In May 1913, Salim ibn Rashid al Harthi was elected imam at Tanuf and spearheaded a revolt against the sultan that combined both Hinawi and Ghafiri tribal groups.
  • alWasik Billah alMajid Sayyid Taimur ibn Faisal..09 Oct 1913 - 10 Feb 1932
  • Between 1915 and 1920, the sultan's forces were aided by British financial and matériel support against the rebel tribes, ensuring adequate resistance but not total victory. An uneasy situation of no war, no peace, existed, with the sultan controlling Muscat and the coastal towns and the imam ruling the interior. This was tacitly codified in the Treaty of As Sib in 1920, brokered by the British political agent in Muscat. The treaty was between the sultan and the tribes, represented by Shaykh Isa ibn Salih al Harthi, leader of the Al Harth tribe.
  • Ali (in rebellion at Suhar as Sultan)...................1920 - 1932
  • He was a Paramount chief (tamimah) of Bani Bu `Ali (Ghafiri Arabs) from 1913 to 1932.
  • Sa'id III ibn Taimur.............................10 Feb 1932 - 23 Jul 1970
  • When Sultan Taimur ibn Faisal abdicated for financial reasons in 1932, his twenty-two-year-old elder son Said ibn Taimur inherited an administration that was in debt. Despite the wealth that Oman accumulated through its vast petroleum reserves, the Sultan Sa'id ibn Taimur refused to use this money for the benefit of his subjects, and the country essentially remained a feudal monarchy, run at Said's whim. In 1965, the province of Dhofar revolted, this time with the support of China and some of the nationalist Arab states, followed by an assassination attempt in 1966, which had a marked effect on Said causing him to become even more erratic in governing the country. Reportedly, even wearing eyeglasses was discouraged, and the Sultan meted out punishments to people who appeared in his dreams. No one was safe from the sultan's paranoia, not even his own son, Qaboos, who was kept under virtual house arrest at the Sultan's palace in Salalah. Qaboos staged a coup in 1970 and exiled / deposed his father to the United Kingdom.
  • [title: from 09 Aug 1970, Sultan Uman (Sultan of Oman)]
  • Qaboos ibn Sa'id.................................23 Jul 1970 - 10 Jan 2020
  • Omani Tribal Polities (Paramount chiefs) existed from 1880's to 1971. They were from al-Hiri (al-Harith tribe of al-Sharquiyyah), Bani Bu `Ali (Ghafiri Arabs), Bani Hina, Bani Riyam (Ghafiri Arabs) and Bani Ruwaha. Tariq ibn Taimur served as the first Prime Minister from 14 Aug 1970 to 02 Jan 1972. Later Qaboos ibn Sa'id became Prime Minister from 02 Jan 1972 onwards. Boundary agreement reportedly signed and ratified with UAE in 2003 for entire border, including Oman's Musandam Peninsula and Al Madhah exclave, but details have not been made public. Sultan Qaboos ibn Sa`id dies on 10 January 2020. On January 11 his cousin Haitham ibn Tariq is announced and sworn in as the new sultan.
  • Haitham bin Tariq Al Sa'id.......................11 Jan 2020 - date
  • He is a graduate of the Pembroke College, University of Oxford Foreign Service Programme (FSP) in 1979. He was named Sultan of Oman by the royal family and Qaboos's will. He took an oath before an emergency session of the Council of Oman in Al-Bustan. He previously served as Minister of Heritage and Culture in the Sultanate of Oman. Haitham's father was Tariq bin Taimur, son of Sultan Taimur bin Feisal. His half-brother Asaad bin Tariq is the Deputy Prime Minister. He is described as "Outward-looking and Western-oriented". On 18 August 2020,  in a government restructuring, Badr ibn Hamad ibn Hamoud Al Busaidi is appointed foreign minister and Sultan ibn Salem ibn Saeed al-Habsi finance minister. The new government is sworn in on 26 August 2020.
 
  • (title: Imam) - They were always in opposition towards the government. Some part of Oman was ruled by Ibadite imams who exercised spiritual and often temporal authority over the region. There were often tensions between these imams and the sultans of Muscat and in 1913, the election of Salim ibn Rashid al-Kharusi as imam led to the proclamation of the Imamate of Oman with its capital at Nizwa.
  • Salim ibn Rashid al-Kharusi.................................24 May 1913 - 23 Jul 1920
  • Abu Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Abd Allah al-Khalili al-Kharusi..30 Jul 1920 - May 1954
  • Ghalib ibn Ali al-Hinawi (1st time)............................May 1954 - 26 Sep 1955
  • Ghalib ibn Ali al-Hinawi (2nd time)............................Jul 1957 - 11 Aug 1957
  • In 1954, a new imam, Ghalib bin Ali, attempted to gain further Omani independence from Muscat, an effort that took Sultan Said Bin Taimur of Muscat and his British suzerains five years to suppress. In 1957, Nizwa was taken, the imam was overthrown and exiled, and his position was abolished. In 1959, the last forces of the Imamate were defeated and the name of the whole of Muscat and Oman was changed to the Sultanate of Oman in 1970. Following its overthrow, the Imamate of Oman issued postage stamps of dubious postal value with silver and gold coins dated 1971 under the name of the State of Oman.
 
Coinage of Oman
 
In the 1890s, coins for 1⁄12 and ¼ anna (⅓ and 1 paisa) were minted specifically for use in Muscat and Oman by ruler Faisal bin Turki. Before 1940, the Indian rupee and the Maria Theresa Thaler (known locally as the Rial) were the main currencies circulating in Muscat and Oman, as the state was then known, with rupees circulating on the coast and Thaler in the interior. Maria Theresa Thaler were valued at 230 paisa, with 64 paisa (16 Annas) equal to the Rupee. In AH 1359 (1940), coins were introduced for use in Dhofar region in denominations of 10, 20 and 50 baisa. ½ Rial coins were added in AH 1367 (1948), followed by 3 baisa in AH 1378 (1959) for Dhofar region as well. In AH 1365 (1946), 2, 5 and 20 baisa (mistakenly written as baiza) coins were introduced for general use in Oman. 200 Baiza equal to Muscat Riyal (Sa'idi Riyal). In AH 1378 (1959) Rial Saidi (not to be confused with Saudi riyal) and later in AH 1380 (1960) and AH 1381 (1961) ½  Rial Saidi were introduced in Oman. Sa'idi Rial was equal to the British pound. It replaced the Gulf rupee at a rate of approximately 21 rupees to the Sa'idi Rial. In AH 1380 (1960) 3 baisa and in AH 1381 (1961) 5 baisa were particularly introduced for Muscat province. The Indian Rupee and, from 1959, the Gulf Rupee continued to circulate in Oman till 1970. The Kuwaiti Dinar from 1961 and Bahraini Dinar from 1965 were also concurrently used till 1970. On 07th May 1970, the new Sa'idi Rial was subdivided into 1000 baisa. The Indian Rupee lost it's financial importance on 20th May 1970 and the Maria Theresa Thaler were valued at approximately 450 baisa. The Rial Omani replaced the Rial Saidi at par on 18th November 1972. The currency name was altered due to the regime change in 1970 and the subsequent change of the country's name.
In AH 1390 (1970), a coinage for all of Muscat and Oman was introduced. Denominations were 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 baisa. In AH 1395 (1975), new coins were issued with the country's name given as Oman. 100 baisa, ¼ and ½ Rial coins in base metal were introduced for circulation in late 1970s and early 1980s.
 
Click below on earlier coinage of British India used on the coastal areas of Oman:
  • East India Company (inc. William IV and Victoria)16 Aug 1765 - 30 Sep 1858
  • Victoria.........................................01 Nov 1858 - 22 Jan 1901
  • Edward VII.......................................22 Jan 1901 - 06 May 1910
  • George V.........................................06 May 1910 - 20 Jan 1936
  • George VI........................................12 Dec 1936 - 15 Aug 1947
 
Muscat & Oman Coinage under ruler: Faisal bin Turki.
Currency: Rupee = 16 Annas = 64 baisas.
These Quarter Annas were produced of the same size as used in the British India.
Scott Cordry has indicated around 80 types of Quarter Annas from 1311 to 1316 in his collection. In his collection, it also includes three types with counter stamped. One counter stamp belongs to Sayyid Taimur/Sultan Taimur with "س ت" marks.  Two counter stamp belongs to Sayyid Said/Sultan Said; one having small (separated) and the other large (connected) "س س" marks. These were counter stamped on various dates. There are still some more types with collectors, so do not consider his list to be completed. I will also be using Scott E. Cordry's reference numbers starting with SC in my below listing. Note that H+ refers to the minute hand on the clock indicating the starting point for the obverse side legend.
 
AH 1311 [1894]
 

KM#2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1311 [1894]. Weight: 6.63 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.25 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Oman. Obverse Legends clockwise from the bottom in English: Al Jalali Fort and old city view in the center. "IMAM OF MUSCAT & OMAN SULTAN FESSAL BIN TOORKY" written around the city view. Date "·1311·" at the bottom.

Note: Year on both sides.
Reverse legends in Arabic: "إمام مسقط وعمان السلطان فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان" (Imam Muscat and Oman Al Sultan Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan) with date "١٣١١" (AH 1311) at the bottom within the wreath. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-1 having flagpole on both turret. SC-2 has flagpole on right turret and SC-3 has flagpole on left turret.

Al Jalai Fort or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.
At times, Al Jalali served as a refuge or a jail for a member of the royal family. For much of the 20th century it was used as Oman's main prison, but this function ended in the 1970s. Fort al-Jalali was restored in 1983 and converted into a private museum of Omani cultural history that is accessible only to dignitaries visiting the country. Exhibits include cannons, old muskets and matchlocks, maps, rugs and other artifacts.
 
AH 1312 [1895]
 

KM#4.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1312 [1895]. Weight: 6.18 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١٢". "FESSUL · BIN · TURKEE" (upper part) and "· IMAM · MUSCAT ·" (lower part). Star on each side.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-4 starting with dot at H+45 with no "OMAN" in the legend with solid inner circle. Five line Arabic legend within wreath on the reverse having no Dot or Star at the top.

KM#4.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1312 [1895]. Weight: 6.23 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Rotated (2 o' clock). Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center without center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١٢". "FESSUL ♦ BIN ♦ TURKEE" (upper part) and " IMAM ♦ MUSCAT ♦" (lower part). Diamond on each side.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-5 starting with diamond at H+45 with no "OMAN" in the legend and without inner circle. "IMAUM" written instead of "IMAM". Five line Arabic legend within wreath on the reverse having no Dot or Star at the top.

KM#6 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1312 [1895]. Weight: 6.32 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot at 6 O' clock in English from the bottom: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١٢".
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman) written in center within wreath around and star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: AH 1312-1313.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-10 starting with dot at H+30 with inner circle. Flat "1" from the top in "1/4 Anna". Five line Arabic legend within wreath on the reverse with Star at the top. The last two digits in Date are smaller in size.

Same as above coin, but...

Weight: 6.42 g. Diameter: 25.50 mm.

Note: Date digits are of equal length. Tilted "1" from the top in "1/4 Anna". Having visible small edge denticles on reverse side. On the Reverse side, the two dots at the lower left side above "Bin" and two dot dots at the lower right side in "Turki" are tilted while in the above coin they are straight.

Same as above coin, but having minor difference on Reverse side. Weight: 6.78 g. Diameter: 25.00 mm.

01. The position of two dots of Muscat are shifted right and touching the above word.

02. The two dot at the bottom right side are straight while in the above coin they are titled.

KM#8.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1312 [1895]. Weight: 5.96 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.30 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٢". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-11 H+30 with inner circle. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman is at the top on the reverse side of the coin.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1312 [1895]. Weight: 5.96 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot at 6 O' clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٢". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. 
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-12 having H+30 with inner circle. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman is at the top left side on the reverse side of the coin. It has plain or small edge denticles.

Same as above coin, but...

Diameter: 25.50 mm. Weight: 5.33 g.

Note: Plain border on reverse side with different formation of legend size/thickness and position of Arabic characters. This coin is also referred as SC-12. 

KM#8.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1312 [1895]. Weight: 7.05 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot at 6 O' clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٢". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.

This coin has different formation of legend size and position of Arabic characters than the above coin.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-13 having H+30 with inner circle. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman is at the top left side on the reverse side of the coin. It has long edge denticles.

Same as above coin, but...

Diameter: 26.00 mm. Weight: 6.14 g.

Note: Long edge denticles on reverse side with different/wide formation of legend size/thickness and gaps in position of Arabic characters.

 
AH 1313 [1896]
 

KM#6 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1313 [1896]. Weight: 6.31 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot at 6 O' clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٣". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: AH 1312-1313.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-17 H+30 starting with Dot and having Solid inner circle. Equal thickness bars above Date. Five line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top. "ن" in Oman at the top.

Same as above coin, but...

Diameter: 25.50 mm. Weight: 5.65 g.

Note: Thin bar with pointed end at the left, above Date. Thinner legends of five lines on Reverse side than above coin.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1313 [1896]. Weight: 6.31 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot at 6 O' clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٣". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-18 H+30 starting with Dot and having Solid inner circle. Five line Arabic legend with no wreath and no star. "ن" in Oman at the right.

KM#9.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1313 [1896]. Weight: 6.97 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Rotated. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٣". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-20 H+55 starting with Dot and having thin inner circle. Dot to the right of second "3" in date. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman to the left. Long to medium edge denticles on the reverse side of the coin.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1313 [1896]. Weight: 5.51 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٣". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-22 H+58 starting with No Dot and having thin inner circle. Dot to the right of second "3" in date. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman to the left. Long edge denticles on the reverse side of the coin. SC-23 is same as SC-22 except, it has no reverse denticles.

KM#9.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1313 [1896]. Weight: 6.95 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٣". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-24 H+00 starting with No Dot and having inner circle. Dot above second "3" in date. Long edge denticles. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman to the left. Long edge denticles on the reverse side of the coin as well. The word "امام" is touching "سلطان".

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1313 [1896]. Weight: 6.07 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٣". "Fessul Bin Turkie Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-26 H+55 starting with No Dot and having solid inner circle. No Dot above or on right of second "3" in date. Date touching the Value. TURKEE is written as TURKIE. Long edge denticles. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. Small "ن" in Oman to the left. Medium edge denticles on the reverse side.
 
AH 1314 [1897]
 

KM#10.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1314 [1897]. Weight: 6.60 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١۴" (with Persian "4" in date).
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is having H+00 starting with Star with solid inner circle. Dot at the above right side of "4" in date. "ANNA" written above "¼" with small Date. Five line Arabic legend within wreath on the reverse with Star at the top. Star close of the ends of the wreath. "ن" in Oman at the right side.

KM#10.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1314 [1897]. Weight: 6.22 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١۴" (with Persian "4" in date).
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-30 having H+00 starting with Star with solid inner circle. Dot above "4" in Date. Five line Arabic legend within wreath on the reverse with Star at the top. Star far from the ends of the wreath. "ن" in Oman at the right side.

KM#11.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1314 [1897]. Weight: 5.99 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from star at 12 O'clock in English at the top: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١۴" (with Persian "4" with extra stroke in date).
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-35 having H+00 starting with Star with solid inner circle. Dot above "4" in date and having uncertain dash above first "N" in ANNA. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and Star. The first Arabic word in line four is jagged. "ن" in Oman at the left side.

Same as above coin KM#11.1, but having thick legends on both sides. Secondly the color of the coin is brown.

Weight: 6.25 g. Diameter: 25.30 mm. Alignment: Medal.

Type2: Thick Date and thicker legends within the inner circle on Obverse side. On the Reverse side, the placement / position of the Arabic characters differ from above coin.

Weight: 6.41 g. Diameter: 25.30 mm.

KM#11.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1314 [1897]. Weight: 5.92 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.40 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from 2 O'clock in English: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١۴" (with Persian "4" in date).
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-36 having H+10 starting with dot with solid inner circle. Dot at above position between digit "3" and "1" in Date. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. "ن" in Oman at the left side.

KM#11.3 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1314 [1897]. Weight: 6.39 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.40 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from 2 O'clock in English: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١۴" (with Persian "4" in date).
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-37 having H+10 starting with dot with solid inner circle. Dot at above position between digit "3" and "1" in Date. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and star. The first Arabic word in line four is smoother (missing/washed). "ن" in Oman at the left side. Incomplete "م" tail in "امام" (First word from the right side in second row) and slanting line instead of three waves in "سعيد" (Last word on the left side in fourth row).

Same as above coin, but slightly rotated from reverse side as shown.

Diameter: 25.5 mm. Weight: 6.58 g.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1314 [1897]. Weight: 6.68 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from 12 O'clock in English at the top: "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ Anna" and Date "١٣١۴" (with Persian "4" in date).

Note: Date and legends touching/overlapping each other within the center circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman). Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: H+00 starting with Star with inner circle. Date and legends touching/overlapping each other within the center circle. Five line Arabic legend without wreath and no Star. Words touching/overlapping each other.

 
AH 1315 [1898]
 

KM#3.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.60 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.30 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: No Star between wreath points on reverse side. This coin is referred as SC-61 having Symmetrical or triangle type thin "5" in date. Thinner date. This Heaton mint coin exists in Copper and Brass.

Same as above coin, but dark in color with thick legends on the observe side. Thick date.

Weight: 5.32 g.

KM#3.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.69 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.30 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: probably at Bombay, India. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This type is known as crude issue with many die varieties. This coin is referred as SC-62c having an angled "5" in date and has squares instead of dots in both sides of Arabic legends. It has the curve exactly above the second "N" in "ANNA". The "ن" in Oman is aligned with the third leaf of the wreath on the left side.

Note: Scott Cordry have recorded 7 obverse dies for angled "5" in date types.

Same as above coin with thinner Arabic legends. It is Reddish in color. Weight: 5.74 g.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.71 g. Metal: Brass. Diameter: 26.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: probably at Bombay, India. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Type2: It also having an angled "5" in date and has squares instead of dots in both sides of Arabic legends. It has the curve exactly between the two "N"s in "ANNA", which makes it different from above coin. Secondly the "ن" in Oman is aligned with the fourth leaf of the wreath on the left side. Third it is slightly smaller in diameter than the above coin.

Same as above coin but having probably a die crack at the Reverse side of the coin at left bottom.

Weight: 4.99 g.

Same as above coin but rotated on reverse side as seen. It is Light Brown in color. Weight: 5.38 g.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.66 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.00 mm. Alignment: Medal; slightly rotated.

Type3: This coin have Obverse side as of above coin with angled 5 in Date. Squares instead of dots in both sides of Arabic legends. It has the curve exactly between the two "N"s in "ANNA". The diameter of the coin is also same as above coin. The Reverse side is however same as below coin (KM#3.3) with tilted dots in Arabic word Turki as shown in above image. The "ن" in Oman is aligned with the fourth leaf of the wreath on the left side.

KM#3.3 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.18 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-62b H+00 starting with star with solid inner circle. Arabic style "5" in date having Thicker right side line. It has the curve exactly between the two "N"s in "ANNA". The "ن" in Oman is aligned with fourth leaf of the wreath on the left side. Three line Arabic legend with wreath but no star. Seven bunches on each sides of wreath. The knot at the bottom is not connected to the bottom left side leaf bunch.

Note: Scott Cordry have recorded 12 obverse dies for almost Arabic style "5" in date types.

Same as above coin, but perhaps in Brass metal and also rotated as shown.

Weight: 5.48 g.

Same as above coin, but perhaps in Bronze-Brass metal and also rotated as shown. It has thick legends within circle on Obverse side than above coin.

Weight: 5.22 g.

Same as above coin, but rotated as shown. Reddish in color and has thin legends within circle on Obverse side.

Diameter: 25.80 mm. Weight: 5.57 g. 

Same as above coin, but...

01. has thinner legends on observe side within circle.
02. both dots on Reverse side in Arabic legend of word "Faisal" are touching.
03. The digit "5" in date looks more like a triangle.
04. The Obverse side is slightly off-flan.

Weight: 5.53 g.

Thick legend on Obverse side and slightly off-flan.

Weight: 5.31 g.

Very thick legends on both sides. Reverse side is rotated as shown.

Weight: 5.22 g. Diameter: 25.50 mm.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 6.62 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: probably at Calcutta, India. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Type1: This coin is referred as SC-62a having an symmetrical but more rounded "5" in date. It has the curve exactly above first "N" in "ANNA". It has squares instead of dots in both sides of Arabic legends. Seven bunches on each sides of wreath. The "ن" in Oman is aligned with the second leaf of the wreath on the left side.

Note: Scott Cordry have recorded 12 obverse dies for symmetrical but more rounded "5" in date types.

Type2: It has the curve exactly between the two "N"s in "ANNA". Normal size of digits in Date. The "ن" in Oman is aligned between the second and third leaf of the wreath on the left side. The lower part of the Reverse side seems to be double strike creating overlapping characters in the middle and bottom lines and also creating extra leaves. Weight: 5.71 g.

Type3: It has the curve exactly above second "N" in "ANNA". In Date, Digit "3" is elongated on right side. Digit "1" between "3" and "5" is taller.

The "ن" in Oman is aligned between the second leaf of the wreath on the left side. Weight: 6.43 g.

Same as above type3 but having some thick leaves. Brown in color.

Weight: 6.30 g.

Type4: It has the curve exactly above the second "N" in "ANNA". Digit "1" between "3" and "5" in Date is much titled. The "ن" in Oman is aligned between the second and third third leaf of the wreath on the left side. There is no center stem on both sides of the wreath connecting the leaves together, creating gap between them. Weight: 5.87 g.

Type5: It has the curve exactly above the second "N" in "ANNA". Digit "1" between "3" and "5" in Date is much titled. The "ن" in Oman is aligned between the third third leaf of the wreath on the left side. Weight: 6.40 g.

Type6: It has the curve exactly above second "N" but a bit far from "ANNA". In Date, Digit "3" is normal. Digit "1" between "3" and "5" is taller. The "ن" in Oman is aligned and very close with the third leaf of the wreath on the left side. Weight: 6.36 g.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 6.48 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: probably at Calcutta, India. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note:  Crude style. This coin is referred as SC-41 having an angled "5" but more rounded in date. It has the curve exactly above second "N" in "ANNA". It has squares instead of dots in both sides of Arabic legends. Eight bunches on the left side and Seven bunches on right sides of wreath.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.45 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 24.80 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from 6 O'clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: Dot at above position between 1 and 5 in the date. The digit "5" is oval having a different style. "Zarb" (Mint) written close to circle on the right side. Star at the top on reverse sides.  "ن" in Sultan at the left side. Number of bunches 6 on each side. Not listed style in Krause publication.

Same as above coin, but in Brass metal. It has tilted "1" in date and the word "سلطان" (Sultan) has some difference in style and position of the last character "ن" in Sultan is at the left side downwards.

Diameter: 25.00 mm. Weight: 5.28 g.  

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.51 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle  with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-39 having H+00 starting with star with solid inner circle. Persian "5" in the date. Three line Arabic legend with wreath. No star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. Number of bunches 6 on each side.  "ن" in Sultan at the left side. Not listed style in Krause publication.

Same as above coin, but in Bronze metal.

01. It has word "ANNA" decreasing in size from left to right.

02. The "ن" in Sultan at the left side is larger than the above coin.

Diameter: 25.50 mm. Weight: 6.25 g.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 7.00 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 24.85 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle  with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان، الإمام مسقط وعمان" (Faisal bin Turki bin Sa'id bin Sultan, Imam Muscat and Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-43 having H+00 starting with star with solid inner circle. It has "3" retrograde (opposite, backwards in direction) in the date. Five line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. Number of bunches 7 on each side. Not listed style in Krause publication.

Type2: Same as above coin but the 5 lines legends on the Reverse side has thick and the position of Arabic alphabets / characters differ, especially the word "Sultan" from above coin. Diameter: 24.85 mm. Weight: 7.31 g.

Heavier than all Quarter Annas of Oman and Muscat series.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.88 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle  with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-45 having H+00 starting with star having solid inner circle. It has "3" retrograde (opposite, backwards in direction) in the date. Three line Arabic legend with wreath. No star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. Number of bunches 7 on each side. Not listed style in Krause publication.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 6.21 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle  with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١٥". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-47 having H+00 starting with star having solid inner circle. Persian "5" in date. Arabic legend touching second "A" in ANNA. ANNA over ¼. Three line Arabic legend with wreath having no star at the top. Small legends with Number of bunches 7 on each side. Not listed style in Krause publication. SC-48 type has same Obverse side but having 6 bunches on each side at the Reverse side.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.93 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۵". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-51 having H+00 starting with star with DOTTED inner circle. Persian "5" in date. Arabic legend touching second "N" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan exists. Small legends with Number of bunches 6 on each side. "ن" in Sultan at the left side. Not listed style in Krause publication.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.68 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۵". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-52 having H+00 starting with star with DOTTED inner circle. Persian "5" in date. Arabic legend far from second "N" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top.  "ن" in Sultan at the left side. Number of bunches 7 on each side. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. "ن" connected to "ا" in Oman. "ن" in Oman having the dot and touching the star at the top.

Same as above coin, but...

Weight: 5.62 g. Diameter: 25.00 mm.

Note: H+00 starting with Star with inner circle. Left side of Arabic legends in the center touches the DOTTED inner circle. Arabic legend touching second "N" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend on the reverse shifted upwards with wreath and Star having words touching each other.

KM#12.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.57 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۵". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. No star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-52a having H+00 starting with star with DOTTED inner circle. Persian "5" in date. Arabic legend almost touching second "N" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend with wreath and no star at the top.  "ن" in Sultan at the left side. Number of bunches 8 on each side. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. "ن" connected to "ا" in Oman. Missing the dot "ن" in Oman.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 6.16 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from diamond in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and having very tiny Date "١٣١۵". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Diamond at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-55 H+00 starting with Diamond with DOTTED inner circle. Persian "5" in date. Very tiny Date with Diamond on the right side. Arabic legend touching second "N" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend with wreath. No star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan missing. Number of bunches 6 on each side. "ن" connected to "ا" in Oman. "ن" in Oman having the dot.

KM#12.3 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.53 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۵". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-58 H+00 starting with star with DOTTED inner circle. Persian "5" in date. "1/4" written below "ANNA". Arabic legend touching second "A" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend with wreath. No star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan missing. Number of bunches 6 on each side. "ن" in Sultan at the upper left side.

Same as above coin, but having broken base of five in Date making it "١٣١٨" (1318) instead of "١٣١٥" (1315). This coin is having larger size of legend "ANNA 1/4" than the above coin.

Weight: 6.44 g. Diameter: 25.00 mm.

Note: This coin is sometimes listed as KM#16 in some Krause publication catalogues. This coin is referred as SC-57.

KM#13 Quarter Anna. Year: AH5131 = 1315 [1898]. Weight: 5.50 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from star in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "۵١٣١" (5131). "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle. Star at the top. Entire Date backwards type. Even the digit 3 in Date is retrograde (mirror image).
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-50 H+00 starting with star with solid inner circle. Persian "5" in date. "1/4" written below "ANNA". Arabic legend touching second "A" in ANNA. Three line Arabic legend with wreath. No star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan missing. Number of bunches 6 on each side. "ن" in Sultan at the proper left side.
 
AH 1316 [1899]
 

KM#15.1 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1316 [1899]. Weight: 5.72 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.2 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from 12 O'clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۶". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-63 having H+00 starting with FESSUL with solid inner circle. No space within digit "3". The digit "6" in date is in Persian. The dot on the right side of digit "6" is slightly above. The Arabic legend almost touching first "N" in "ANNA". Three line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. Number of bunches 6 on each side. 42 leaves with berries in wreath. Local Coinage.

KM#15.2 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1316 [1899]. Weight: 5.49 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 25.0 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from 12 O'clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۶". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-64 having H+00 starting with FESSUL with solid inner circle. Thick digit "3" in Date. The digit "6" in date is in Persian. The dot on the right side of digit "6" is slightly above. Hook above AN in "ANNA". Three line Arabic legend with wreath. Very dim dots in Arabic legend. Star at the top and very close to the wreath. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is visible and thick. Number of bunches 7 on each side. 48 leaves with no berries in wreath.

Same as above coin, but...

Metal: Brass. Weight: 5.50 g.

Same as above coin, but...

Metal: Bronze. Weight: 5.47 g.

Note: The dot on the right side of digit "6" has a diamond above it. Thick dots in Arabic reverse legend. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is properly visible and normal.

KM#15.3 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1316 [1899]. Weight: 5.52 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 25.0 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A. Obverse Legends clockwise from 12 O'clock in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center circle with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۶". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-65 having H+00 starting with dot before FESSUL near rim with solid inner circle. The digit "6" in date is in Persian. The dot on the right side of digit "6" is slightly above. The Arabic legend almost touching first "N" in "ANNA". Three line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is visible and thick. Number of bunches 7 on each side. 48 leaves with berries in wreath. It has visible gaps between the lines.

KM#15.4 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1316 [1899]. Exactly same as above coin KM#15.2 but having legends "1/4 ANNA" shifted left side within inner circle with minor differences in thickness of characters. No berries on the reverse side.

Weight: 5.94 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 26.3 mm.

Space within digit "3" in this coin and below two coins as well.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-66 having H+00 starting with FESSUL with solid inner circle. Space within digit "3". The digit "6" in date is in Persian. The dot on the right side of digit "6" is on the same level. Small hook above second "N" in "ANNA". Three line Arabic legend with wreath and star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. Number of bunches 6 on each side. 42 leaves with no berries in wreath.

Same as above coin with different size of legend like in date and "1/4 ANNA" on observe side in center circle. Mostly black in color.

Weight: 5.82 g.

 

Exactly same as above coin but slightly rotated from Reverse side, thinner date and in brown color.

Weight: 5.75 g.

KM#14 Quarter Anna. Year: AH1316 [1899]. Weight: 5.65 g. Metal: Copper. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۶". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-68 H+00 starting with Dot having DOTTED inner circle. The digit "6" in date is in Persian. The dot on the right side is slightly above the digit "6". Three line Arabic legend with wreath. Dot (berry) at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. 42 leaves with berries in wreath. Local Coinage.

Quarter Anna. Year: AH1316 [1899]. Weight: 5.87 g. Metal: Copper/Brass. Diameter: 24.80 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal / Rotated. Mint: Muscat. Obverse Legends clockwise from dot in English: "ضرب في مسقط" (Struck at Muscat) written in center with Value "¼ ANNA" and Date "١٣١۶". "Fessul Bin Turkee Imam of Muscat and Oman" written in outer circle.
Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "فيصل بن تركي، سلطان عمان" (Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Oman) written in center within wreath around. Star at the top. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is referred as SC-69 H+00 starting with Dot having DOTTED inner circle. The digit "6" in date is in Persian. The dot on the right side is slightly above the digit "6". Three line Arabic legend with wreath. Star at the top. Shaddah (small w) above "س" in Sultan is missing. 42 leaves with berries in wreath.
 
 
 
Zufar (Dhofar, Dhufar) time line and coinage under Muscat and Oman Ruler: Sa'id bin Taimur.
 
               c.1096       Zafar founded with capital at Mirbat.
        1265 - 1271         Persian occupation.
        1325 - 1429?        Ruled by Kathiri Sultanate (Hadramaut).
               1421         Sultanate of Zafar
     1462/63 - 1804         Ruled by Kathiri Sultanate (Hadramaut).
        1804 - 1829         Ruled by Saiyid Muhammad Aqil Adjaybi.
               1539         Ottoman occupation.
               1829         Annexed by Oman.
               1876         Katiri and Qara` tribes recognize suzerainty of Oman.
               1879         Annexed by Oman.
        1885 - 1886         Independent during revolt. Ruled by Saiyid Fadl Alawi Moplah.
               09 Jun 1965  Dhofari revolt directed by the Dhofar Liberation Front (DLF).
                            Secretary General Musalim bin Nufl (09 Jun 1965 - 1968).
               Sep 1968     Renamed Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied
                            Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG). Secretary General Mohammad Ahmad Saïd
                            al Ghassani (01 Sep 1968 - 1975).
               1971         PFLOAG merged with the National Democratic Front Liberation of
                            Oman and Arabian Gulf (armed activity in central and northern
                            Oman from June 1970) to form the Popular Front for the
                            Liberation of Oman and the Arab Gulf.
               Late 1971    A revolutionary government was set up de facto in Dhofar.
               19 Jan 1972  Failed attack on port of Mirbat.
               Mar 1975     Peace agreement signed.
               01 Dec 1975  Last PFLOAG occupied village, Dulkut, liberated.
               11 Dec 1975  Sultan of Oman declares the rebellion terminated.
 
 

KM#22 10 Baisa. Year: AH1359 [1940]. Weight: 3.86g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 22.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "ظفار" (Dhofar) written on the top. Oman emblem in the center. "10 بيسة" (Baiza) written on both sides. Date at the bottom.
Reverse legends in Arabic: "الواثق بالله سعيد بن تيمور سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Confident in God Sa'id bin Taimur, Sultan of Muscat and Oman). Mintage: 572,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This 10 Baisa AH1359 as KM#22a is also produced in Gold (Mintage: N/A).

KM#23 20 Baiza. Year: AH1359 [1940]. Weight: 5.75 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 26.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "ظفار" (Dhofar) written on the top. Oman emblem in the center. "20 بيسة" (Baiza) written on both sides. Date at the bottom.
Reverse legends in Arabic: "الواثق بالله سعيد بن تيمور سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Confident in God Sa'id bin Taimur, Sultan of Muscat and Oman). Mintage: 35,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This 20 Baisa AH1359 as KM#23a is also produced in Gold (Mintage: N/A).

KM#24 50 Baiza. Year: AH1359 [1940]. Weight: 7.56 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 26.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "ظفار" (Dhofar) written on the top. Oman emblem in the center. "50 بيسة" (Baiza) written on both sides. Date at the bottom.
Reverse legends in Arabic: "الواثق بالله سعيد بن تيمور سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Confident in God Sa'id bin Taimur, Sultan of Muscat and Oman). Mintage: 65,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This 50 Baisa AH1359 as KM#24a is also produced in Gold (Mintage: N/A).

KM#29 ½ Rial. Year: AH1367 [1948]. Weight: 13.92g (14.03g). Metal: 0.500 Silver. Diameter: 33.00 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "نصف ريال ظفاري" (Dhofar Half Riyal) written on the top and then "Al-Sultanate Al-Sa'idya" below it. Oman emblem in the center with wreath below it.

Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "سعيد بن تيمور سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sa'id bin Taimur, Sultan Muscat and Oman) written in center circle surrounded by circular design. Mintage: 200,000 including 410 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: On reverse side, it has larger outer circle with thinner legends than the below coin.

½ Rial. Year: AH1367 [1948]. Weight: 13.90 g (14.03 g). Metal: 0.500 Silver. Diameter: 33.00 mm. Edge: Security. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "نصف ريال ظفاري" (Dhofar Half Riyal) written on the top and then "Al-Sultanate Al-Sa'idya" below it. Oman emblem in the center with wreath below it.

Reverse legends in Arabic from bottom to top: "سعيد بن تيمور سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sa'id bin Taimur, Sultan Muscat and Oman) written in center circle surrounded by circular design. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: Thick reverse legends with smaller outer circle, unlisted style in Krause publication. Legends are same as for KM#29a in gold metal.

KM#30 3 Baisa. Year: AH1378 [1959]. Weight: 2.73 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal British Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baiza) written at the top. Large Value "٣" (3) in the center with date below it. Small Oman emblem on both sides. "ظفار" (Dhofar) written at the bottom.
Reverse legends in Arabic: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Oman emblem in the center. Mintage: 8,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
Muscat province coinage under Muscat and Oman. Ruler: Sa'id bin Taimur.
 

KM#32 3 Baisa. Year: AH1380 [1960]. Weight: 1.98 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 17.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal British Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baiza) written at the top. Large Value "٣" (3) in the center with date below it. Small Oman emblem on both sides. "مسقط" (Muscat) written at the bottom.
Reverse legends in Arabic: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Oman emblem in the center. Mintage: 10,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#33 5 Baisa. Year: AH1381 [1961]. Weight: 3.59 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal British Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baiza) written at the top. Sailing Ship with Date below it, in the center circle. Numeral "٥" (5) on both sides. "مسقط" (Muscat) written at the bottom.

Reverse legends in Arabic: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Oman emblem in the center. Mintage: 5,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
General coinage of Muscat and Oman under ruler: Sa'id bin Taimur.
 
Currency: Saidi Rial = 1000 (new) baisas.
 
AH 1365 [1946]
 

KM#25 2 Baiza. Year: AH1365 [1946]. Weight: 2.87 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 19.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the top in circular form. "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written in the center with Date below it. Reverse: Oman emblem in the center. Numeral Value "٢" (2) on both sides. Written Value "بيزتان" (Two Baizas) in Arabic at the bottom. Mintage: 1,500,000. Mintage Years: One year type.
Note: This coin is similar in shape and size of British India 1/2 Anna. The word "Baiza" is used instead of "Baisa".

KM#26 5 Baiza. Year: AH1365 [1946]. Weight: 3.84 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India. Obverse: "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the top in circular form. "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written in the center with Date below it. Reverse: Oman emblem in the center. Written Value "خمس" (five) written on the right side and "بيزات" (Baizas) at the left side. Numeral Value "٥" (5) at the bottom. Mintage: 3,849,000. Mintage Years: One year type.
Note: This coin is similar in shape and size of British India one Anna. The word "Baiza" is used instead of "Baisa".

KM#27 20 Baiza. Year: AH1365 [1946]. Weight: 5.86 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 26.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Bombay, India.

Obverse: "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the top in circular form. "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written in the center with Date below it. Reverse: Oman emblem in the center. Written Value "عشرون" (twenty) written on the right side and "بيزه" (Baiza) at the left side. Numeral Value "٢٠" (20) at the bottom. Mintage: 1,135,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: This coin is similar in shape and size of British India two Annas. The word "Baiza" is used instead of "Baisa".
 
AH 1378 - 1381 [1959-1961]
 

KM#31 Saidi Riyal. Year: AH1378 [1959]. Weight: 28.00 g (28.07 g). Metal: 0.833 Silver. Diameter: 38.60 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "ريال السعيدي" (Saidi Riyal) written at the top. Large Numeral "١" (1) written in the center with date below it. Small Oman emblem on both side. "Al-Sultanate Al-Sa'idya" written at the bottom. Reverse within circle: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top in inner circle. Oman Emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom within inner circle. Small Sailboat and Palm tree images in alternative form (8 each) in outer circle. Mintage: 1,000,000 + 100 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: KM#31a also exists with the same weight, shape, date and design but having 0.500 silver with mintage of 400,000.

KM#34 1/2 Saidi Riyal. Year: AH1380 [1960]. Weight: 13.91 g (14.03 g). Metal: 0.500 Silver. Diameter: 33.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint.
Obverse: Obverse: "نصف ريال السعيدي" (Saidi Half Riyal) written at the top. Large Numeral "١/٢" (1/2) written in the center. Date written at the bottom. Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman Emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 300,000. Mintage Years: AH 1380 and AH 1381.
Same as above coin KM#34, but...

Year: AH1381 [1961]. Weight: 13.90 g. Mintage: 850,000.
 
AH 1390 [1970]
 
Currency: Rial = 100 baisas.
 

KM#36 2 Baisa. Year: AH1390 [1970]. Weight: 1.75 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 16.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٢" (2) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 4,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#37 5 Baisa. Year: AH1390 [1970]. Weight: 3.10 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥" (5) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,400,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#38 10 Baisa. Year: AH1390 [1970]. Weight: 4.70 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "١٠" (10) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 4,500,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#39 25 Baisa. Year: AH1390 [1970]. Weight: 2.90 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٢٥" (25) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 2,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#40 50 Baisa. Year: AH1390 [1970]. Weight: 6.40 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥٠" (50) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 1,600,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: KM#40a 50 Baisa also exists in 12.81 g, 0.916 Gold. Mintage: 350 pieces.

KM#41 100 Baisa. Year: AH1390 [1970]. Weight: 11.30 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 28.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "١٠٠" (100) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom. Reverse: "سعيد بن تيمور" (Sa'id bin Taimur) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان مسقط وعمان" (Sultan of Muscat and Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 1,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: KM#41a 100 Baisa also exists in 22.63 g, 0.916 Gold. Mintage: 350 pieces.
 
Sultanate of Oman coinage. Ruler: Qaboos ibn Sa'id.
 
AH 1395 [1975]
 

KM#50 5 Baisa. Year: AH1395 [1975]. Weight: 3.10 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥" (5) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 6,000,000. Mintage Years: AH1395 (1975), AH1400 (1979), AH1406 (1985), AH1410 (1989) and AH1418 (1997).

KM#51 10 Baisa. Year: AH1395 [1975]. Weight: 4.70 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "١٠" (10) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.

Reverse: "اعملوا علي تنمية الموارد الغذائية" (Work on the development of food resources) written at the top. Two palm trees on an island in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 1,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type. Subject: F.A.O. issue.

KM#52 10 Baisa. Year: AH1395 [1975]. Weight: 4.70 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "١٠" (10) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 6,000,000. Mintage Years: AH1395 (1975), AH1400 (1979), AH1406 (1985), AH1410 (1989) and AH1418 (1997).

KM#45a 25 Baisa. Year: AH1395 [1975]. Weight: 3.03 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٢٥" (25) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 4,500,000. Mintage Years: AH1395 (1975), AH1400 (1979), AH1406 (1985), AH1410 (1989) and AH1418 (1997).

KM#46a 50 Baisa. Year: AH1395 [1975]. Weight: 6.40 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥٠" (50) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Date written at the bottom.

Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 2,500,000. Mintage Years: AH1395 (1975), AH1400 (1979), AH1406 (1985), AH1410 (1989) and AH1418 (1997).
 
1978
 

KM#64 1/2 Rial. Year: AH1398 - 1978. Weight: 13.45 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 7-sided, 30.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Dates "1978" written on on the left side and "١٣٩٨" (1978) at the right side. "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written at the bottom. Reverse: "اعملوا علي تنمية الموارد الغذائية" (Work on the development of food resources) written at the top. Lemon in the center with "F.A.O" written above it. "منظمة الأغذية والزراعة" (Food and Agriculture Organization) written above F.A.O. Numeral "١/٢" (1/2) written below the lemon in the center. Written value "نصف ريال" (Half Riyal) written at the bottom. Mintage: 15,000. Mintage Years: One year type. Subject: F.A.O. issue.

KM#65 Rial. Year: AH1398 - 1978. Weight: 15.01 g [15.00g]. Metal: 0.500 Silver. Diameter: 32.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint at Llantrisant (Wales). Obverse: "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Dates "1978" written on on the left side and "١٣٩٨" (1978) at the right side. "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written at the bottom. Reverse: "اعملوا علي تنمية الموارد الغذائية" (Work on the development of food resources) written at the top. "منظمة الأغذية والزراعة" (Food and Agriculture Organization) written below it. Fish facing left in the center with "F.A.O" written above it. Numeral "١" (1) written below the Fish. Written value "ريَالْ واحد" (One Riyal) written at the bottom. Mintage: 15,000. Mintage Years: One year type. Subject: F.A.O. issue.
 
AH 1400 [1979-1980]
 

Same as above coin KM#50, 5 Baisa but...

Year: AH1400 [1979]. Weight: 3.10 g. Mintage: 3,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#52, 10 Baisa but...

Year: AH1400 [1979]. Weight: 4.70 g. Mintage: 5,250,000.

Same as above coin KM#45a, 25 Baisa but...

Year: AH1400 [1979]. Weight: 3.03 g. Mintage: 5,250,000.

Same as above coin KM#46a, 50 Baisa but...

Year: AH1400 [1979]. Weight: 6.40 g. Mintage: 2,750,000.

KM#66 1/4 Rial. Year: AH1400 - 1980. Weight: 6.50 g. Metal: Aluminum-Bronze. Diameter: 26.00 mm. Edge: Lettered in Arabic "Sultanate | Oman | 1400 |". Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Dates "1980" and "١٤٠٠" (AH 1400) written as the bottom.
Reverse: "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the top. "ربع ريال" (Quarter Rial) written at the bottom. Value "١/٤" (1/4) written in the center. Mintage: 4,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.

Note: By keeping the date side on top the edge description is upside down.

KM#67 1/2 Rial. Year: AH1400 - 1980. Weight: 10.00 g. Metal: Aluminum-Bronze. Diameter: 30.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Dates "1980" and "١٤٠٠" (AH 1400) written as the bottom. Reverse: "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the top. "نصف ريال" (Half Riyal) written at the bottom. Value "١/٢" (1/2) written in the center. Mintage: 2,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
AH 1404 [1984]
 

KM#68 100 Baiza. Year: AH1404 - 1984. Weight: 4.20 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.50 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Dates "1984" and "١٤٠٤" (AH 1404) written as the bottom.

Reverse: "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the top. Value "١٠٠" (100) written in the center. "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the bottom. Mintage: 4,000,000. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
AH 1406 [1985]
 

Same as above coin KM#50, 5 Baisa but...

Year: AH1406 [1985]. Weight: 3.10 g. Mintage: 2,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#52, 10 Baisa but...

Year: AH1406 [1985]. Weight: 4.70 g. Mintage: 3,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#45a, 25 Baisa but...

Year: AH1406 [1985]. Weight: 3.03 g. Mintage: 4,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#46a, 50 Baisa but...

Year: AH1406 [1985]. Weight: 6.40 g. Mintage: 4,000,000.
 
AH 1410 [1989]
 

Same as above coin KM#50, 5 Baisa but..

Year: AH1410 [1989]. Weight: 3.10 g. Mintage: 5,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#52, 10 Baisa but..

Year: AH1410 [1989]. Weight: 4.70 g. Mintage: 6,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#45a, 25 Baisa but...

AH1410 [1989]. Weight: 3.03 g. Mintage: 7,000,000.

Same as above coin KM#46a, 50 Baisa but...

Year: AH1410 [1989]. Weight: 6.40 g. Mintage: 4,000,000.
 
AH 1411 - 1990
The Central Bank of Oman issued a special coin Proof set to commemorate the celebration of the 20th National Day anniversary of Sultanate of Oman and Qaboos bin Sa'id as its ruler. All coin depict the famous landmarks on the reverse side.
 

KM#76 5 Baisa. Year: AH1411 [1990]. Weight: 3.11 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top separated by a Crown. Oman National Emblem in the center. "٥" (5) and "بيسة" (baiza) written below the Emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom.
Reverse: "العيد الوطني العشرون" (Twentieth National Day Anniversary) written at the top. Sports complex in the center. "مجمع السلطان قابوس الرياضي" (Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex) written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,200 (Only Proofs). Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#77 10 Baisa. Year: AH1411 [1990]. Weight: 4.76 g. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top separated by a Crown. Oman National Emblem in the center. "١٠" (10) and "بيسة" (baiza) written below the Emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom.

Reverse: "العيد الوطني العشرون" (Twentieth National Day Anniversary) written at the top. Central Bank of Oman building in the center. "مبني البنك المركزي العماني" (Building of Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,200 (Only Proofs). Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#78 25 Baisa. Year: AH1411 [1990]. Weight: 3.00 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top separated by a Crown. Oman National Emblem in the center. "٢٥" (25) and "بيسة" (baiza) written below the Emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom.
Reverse: "العيد الوطني العشرون" (Twentieth National Day Anniversary) written at the top. Royal Hospital complex/building in the center. "المستشفى السلطاني" (Royal Hospital) written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,200 (Only Proofs). Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#79 50 Baisa. Year: AH1411 [1990]. Weight: 6.48 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top separated by a Crown. Oman National Emblem in the center. "٥٠" (50) and "بيسة" (baiza) written below the Emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom.

Reverse: "العيد الوطني العشرون" (Twentieth National Day Anniversary) written at the top. Water Canal with two palm trees and mountain in the background shown in the center. "نظام الري في عمان" (Irrigation system in Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,200 (Only Proofs). Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#80 100 Baisa. Year: AH1411 [1990]. Weight: 4.25 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.60 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top separated by a Crown. Oman National Emblem in the center. "١٠٠" (100) and "بيسة" (baiza) written below the Emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom.
Reverse: "العيد الوطني العشرون" (Twentieth National Day Anniversary) written at the top. University building in the center. "جامعة السلطان قابوس" (Sultan Qaboos University) written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,200 (Only Proofs). Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#81 2 Rials. Year: AH1411 [1990]. Weight: 20.00 g. Metal: 0.925 Silver. Diameter: 30.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse:  "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the top separated by a Crown. Oman National Emblem in the center. "٢" (2) and "ريال" (Rial) written below the Emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom. Reverse: "العيد الوطني العشرون" (Twentieth National Day Anniversary) written at the top. Sultan Qaboos portrait wearing Turban in the center circle facing left. Building/Industrial structure on the left side and leafs/medical symbol at the right side below his protrait. Mintage: 3,200 (Only Proofs). Mintage Years: One year type.
 
AH 1411 - 1991
 

KM#82 100 Baisa. Year: AH1411 - 1991. Weight: 7.00 g. Metal: Bi-Metallic, Aluminumn-Bronze center and Copper-Nickel ring. Diameter: 25.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Dates "١٩٩١" (1991) written on the left side and "١٤١١" (AH 1411) on the right side. Oman emblem in  the center. Value "١٠٠" (100) and "بيسة" (Baisa) written below the emblem. "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the bottom within center circle. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom in outer circle.

Reverse: "الذكرى المئوية لإصدار أول سك نقدي في مسقط" (The centenary of the first monetary currency of Muscat) written in Arabic at the top. Oman KM#2 picture of observe side in the center circle. Dates "١٤١١" (AH 1411) and "١٣١١" (AH 1311) below the coin picture in outer circle. "100 YEARS OF COINAGE" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A + 1,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
ND (1995)
 

KM#94 10 Baisa. Year: ND (1995). Weight: 4.70 g. Metal: Bronze Clad Steel. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint.

Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد - سلطان عمان" (Qaboos bin Sa'id - Sultan of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Value "10 BAISAS" on the left side and in Arabic "١٠" and "بيسة" on the right side. A small star on each side. "QABOOS BIN SAID - SULTAN OF OMAN" written at the bottom.
Reverse: "ذكرى ٥٠ منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للأمم المتحدة" (Commemorating 50 years of Food and agriculture organization of United Nations) written at the top. 50th year of FAO UN logo in the center. A small star on each side. "COMMEMORATING FIFTY YEARS OF F.A.O. UN" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A + 224 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type. Subject: F.A.O. UN issue.

KM#95 50 Baisa. Year: ND (1995). Weight: 6.40 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint.

Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد - سلطان عمان" (Qaboos bin Sa'id - Sultan of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. Value "50 BAISAS" on the left side and in Arabic "٥٠" and "بيسة" on the right side. A small star on each side. "QABOOS BIN SAID - SULTAN OF OMAN" written at the bottom.

Reverse: "الذكرى الخمسين عاما من الأمم المتحدة" (Commemorating fifty years of United Nations) with dates "١٩٤٥ - ١٩٩٥" written at the top. 50th year of UN logo in the center. A small star on each side. "1945-1995 COMMEMORATING FIFTY YEARS OF UN" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type. Subject: UN issue.
 
AH 1418 [1997]
 

Same as above coin KM#50, 5 Baisa but..

Year: AH1418 [1997]. Weight: 3.10 g. Mintage: N/A.

Note: Unlisted in Krause publication 37th edition 2009.

Same as above coin KM#52, 10 Baisa but..

Year: AH1418 [1997]. Weight: 4.70 g. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#45a, 25 Baisa but...

Year: AH1418 [1997]. Weight: 3.03 g. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#46a, 50 Baisa but...

Year: AH1418 [1997]. Weight: 6.40 g. Mintage: N/A.
 
AH 1420 - 1999
 

KM#150 5 Baisa. Year: AH1420 - 1999. Weight: 2.65 g. Metal: Bronze Clad Steel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥" (5) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: AH1420 - 1999, AH1429 - 2008, AH1432 - 2011 and AH1434 - 2013.

KM#151 10 Baisa. Year: AH1420 - 1999. Weight: 4.04 g. Metal: Bronze Clad Steel. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "١٠" (10) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: AH1420 - 1999, AH1429 - 2008, AH1432 - 2011 and AH1434 - 2013.

KM#152 25 Baisa. Year: AH1420 - 1999. Weight: 3.03 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٢٥" (25) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: One year type.

KM#153 50 Baisa. Year: AH1420 - 1999. Weight: 6.40 g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥٠" (50) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom.

Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
AH 1428 - 2008 [Note: The last nine days of AH1428 coincides with 01st Jan to 09th Jan 2008]
 

KM#152a 25 Baisa. Year: AH1428 - 2008. Weight: 2.63 g. Metal: Nickel Clad Steel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٢٥" (25) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom.
Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Mintage Years: AH1428 - 2008, AH1431 - 2010 and AH1434 - 2013.

KM#153a 50 Baisa. Year: AH1428 - 2008. Weight: 5.57 g. Metal: Nickel Clad Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse: Value "بيسة" (Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "٥٠" (50) in the center. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom.

Reverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage Years: AH1428 - 2008, AH1431 - 2010 and AH1434 - 2013.
 
AH 1429 - 2008
 

Same as above coin KM#150, 5 Baisa but...

Year: AH1429 - 2008. Weight: 2.65 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#151, 10 Baisa but...

Year: AH1429 - 2008. Weight: 4.04 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.
 
AH 1431 - 2010
Note: This year coins were produced with different design of emblem.
 

Same as above coin KM#152a, 25 Baisa but...

Year: AH1431 - 2010. Weight: 2.63 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#153a, 50 Baisa but...

Year: AH1431 - 2010. Weight: 5.57 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.
 
AH 1432 - 2011
 

Same as above coin KM#150, 5 Baisa but...

Year: AH1432 - 2011. Weight: 2.61 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#151, 10 Baisa but...

Year: AH1432 - 2011. Weight: 4.09 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.
 
AH 1434 - 2013
 

Same as above coin KM#150, 5 Baisa but...

Year: AH1434 - 2013. Weight: 2.64 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#151, 10 Baisa but...

Year: AH1434 - 2013. Weight: 4.00 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#152a, 25 Baisa but...

Year: AH1434 - 2013. Weight: 2.64 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Same as above coin KM#153a, 50 Baisa but...

Year: AH1434 - 2013. Weight: 5.59 g. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mint: N/A.
 
2014
 

One Rial. Year: 2014. Weight: 28.28g. Metal: 0.999 Silver. Diameter: 38.61 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Japan Mint. Obverse: "العيد الوطني الرابع والأربعون ٢٠١٤" written at the top. Oman Council's building in the center with "مجلس عمان" written above it and "Oman Council" written below it. "44th National Day 2014" written at the bottom.

Reverse: "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written at the lower part of the circle. "ONE RIYAL" is written at the left side and "ريال واحد" (One Rial) written at the right side. "CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN" written at the bottom. Mintage: 1,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type. Issue Date: 11 November 2014.

Oman Council: The Oman Council's Building was opened on 12th November 2012. Under the basic statute of the State, the Oman Council constitutes the State Council, whose members are Omani expertise appointed by His Majesty the Sultan, and the Shura Council (Majlis Al-Shura) whose members are selected through votes from the Omani public. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos session of the Oman Council and delivers his Royal speech in which he addresses top local issues and a number of regional and international developments of local concerns.
 
AH 1437 - 2015
The Central Bank of Oman issued a special coin set as circulation coins to commemorate the celebration of the 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Sultanate of Oman and Qaboos bin Sa'id as its ruler. All coin depict the 45th National Day logo on the reverse side.
 

5 Baisa. Year: AH1437 - 2015. Weight: 2.64g. Metal: Copper plated Steel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Suomen Rahapaja, Finland.
Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) and Date (1437 H) written above Oman emblem within the center circle. "2015" and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written below the Oman emblem within the center circle. "5 BAISA" written on the left side. "٥" (5) and "بيسة" (baiza) written on the right side. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom in outer circle.

Reverse: 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Qaboos bin Sa'id's rule logo in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "العيد الوطني خمسة وأربعين المجيد" (Glorious Forty-fifth National Day) at the lower part of the circle. "٤٥" (45) is written below the Oman emblem. Year "٢٠١٥" (2015) written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) written at the right side. Mintage: N/A + 5,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

10 Baisa. Year: AH1437 - 2015. Weight: 4.08g. Metal: Copper plated Steel. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Suomen Rahapaja, Finland.

Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) and Date (1437 H) written above Oman emblem within the center circle. "2015" and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written below the Oman emblem within the center circle. "10 BAISA" written on the left side. "١٠" (10) and "بيسة" (baiza) written on the right side. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom in outer circle.

Reverse: 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Qaboos bin Sa'id's rule logo in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "العيد الوطني خمسة وأربعين المجيد" (Glorious Forty-fifth National Day) at the lower part of the circle. "٤٥" (45) is written below the Oman emblem. Year "٢٠١٥" (2015) written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) written at the right side. Mintage: N/A + 5,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

25 Baisa. Year: AH1437 - 2015. Weight: 2.65g. Metal: Nickel clad Steel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Suomen Rahapaja, Finland.

Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) and Date (1437 H) written above Oman emblem within the center circle. "2015" and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written below the Oman emblem within the center circle. "25 BAISA" written on the left side. "٢٥" (25) and "بيسة" (baiza) written on the right side. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom in outer circle.

Reverse: 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Qaboos bin Sa'id's rule logo in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "العيد الوطني خمسة وأربعين المجيد" (Glorious Forty-fifth National Day) at the lower part of the circle. "٤٥" (45) is written below the Oman emblem. Year "٢٠١٥" (2015) written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) written at the right side. Mintage: N/A + 5,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

50 Baisa. Year: AH1437 - 2015. Weight: 5.55g. Metal: Nickel clad Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Suomen Rahapaja, Finland.

Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) and Date (1437 H) written above Oman emblem within the center circle. "2015" and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written below the Oman emblem within the center circle. "50 BAISA" written on the left side. "٥٠" (50) and "بيسة" (baiza) written on the right side. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom in outer circle.

Reverse: 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Qaboos bin Sa'id's rule logo in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "العيد الوطني خمسة وأربعين المجيد" (Glorious Forty-fifth National Day) at the lower part of the circle. "٤٥" (45) is written below the Oman emblem. Year "٢٠١٥" (2015) written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) written at the right side. Mintage: N/A + 5,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

100 Baisa. Year: AH1437 - 2015. Weight: 9.70g. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 27.25 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Suomen Rahapaja, Finland. Obverse: "قابوس بن سعيد" (Qaboos bin Sa'id) written at the top. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) and Date (1437 H) written above Oman emblem within the center circle. "2015" and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written below the Oman emblem within the center circle. "100 BAISA" written on the left side. "١٠٠" (100) and "بيسة" (baiza) written on the right side. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom in outer circle. Reverse: 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Qaboos bin Sa'id's rule logo in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "العيد الوطني خمسة وأربعين المجيد" (Glorious Forty-fifth National Day) at the lower part of the circle. "٤٥" (45) is written below the Oman emblem. Year "٢٠١٥" (2015) written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) written at the right side. Mintage: N/A + 5,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type.

One Rial. Year: AH1327 - 2015. Weight: 28.28g. Metal: 0.999 Silver. Diameter: 38.61 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Huguenin, Switzerland.

Obverse: 45th National Day (Anniversary) of Qaboos bin Sa'id's rule logo in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "العيد الوطني خمسة وأربعين المجيد" (Glorious Forty-fifth National Day) at the lower part of the circle. "٤٥" (45) is written below the Oman emblem. Year "٢٠١٥" (2015) written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) written at the right side.

Reverse: "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written at the lower part of the circle. "ONE RIYAL" is written at the left side and "ريال واحد" (One Rial) written at the right side. "CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN" written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type. Issue Date: 08 December 2015.

Note: This coin also exists with the same diameter in 0.916 Gold but having weight of 37.80 grams (Mintage: 300).

One Rial. Year: AH1327 - 2015. Weight: 28.28g. Metal: 0.999 Silver. Diameter: 38.61 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Huguenin, Switzerland. Obverse: Colored Sultan Qaboos's portrait wearing traditional turban facing straight in the center surrounding with circular design. "قابوس بن سعيد - سلطان عمان" (Qaboos bin Sa'id - Sultan of Oman) written above his portrait. Year "2015" written at the left side and "١٤٣٧" (AH1437) at the right side. "QABOOS BIN SAID - SULTAN OF OMAN" written the the bottom.

Reverse: "البنك المركزي العماني" (Central Bank of Oman) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطنة عمان" (Sultanate of Oman) written at the upper part of the circle and "SULTANATE OF OMAN" written at the lower part of the circle. "ONE RIYAL" is written at the left side and "ريال واحد" (One Rial) written at the right side. "CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN" written at the bottom. Mintage: 3,000 Proof. Mintage Years: One year type. Issue Date: 08 December 2015.

Note: This coin also exists with the same diameter in 0.916 Gold but having weight of 37.80 grams (Mintage: 300).
 
Sultanate of Oman coinage. Ruler: Haitham bin Tariq Al Sa'id.
 
AH 1441 - 2020
On 19 August 2020, The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a set of coins carrying the name of Sultan Haitham Bin Tareq, the first since he took power earlier this year. The new coins are denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 Baisa. The new coins will go into circulation starting in September 2020, Oman’s official news agency (ONA) reported.
The front side of each coin carries the name of Haitham, the Sultan of Oman, and the national emblem, while the back side states the denomination as well as the dates of the Islamic and Gregorian years.
Haitham ascended to the throne in January after the death of Sultan Qaboos who had ruled Oman for nearly five decades.
 

5 Baisa. Year: AH1441 - 2020. Weight: 2.64g. Metal: Copper plated Steel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "خمسة بيسة" (Five Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "5" in the center with "BAISA" written below it. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom. Reverse: "هيثم بن طارق" (Haitham bin Tariq) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage Years: One year type.

10 Baisa. Year: AH1441 - 2020. Weight: 4.08g. Metal: Copper plated Steel. Diameter: 22.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "عشرة بيسة" (Ten Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "10" in the center with "BAISA" written below it. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom. Reverse: "هيثم بن طارق" (Haitham bin Tariq) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage Years: One year type.

25 Baisa. Year: AH1441 - 2020. Weight: 2.65g. Metal: Nickel clad Steel. Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.
Obverse: "خمسة وعشرون بيسة" (Twenty-Five Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "25" in the center with "BAISA" written below it. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom. Reverse: "هيثم بن طارق" (Haitham bin Tariq) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage Years: One year type.

50 Baisa. Year: AH1441 - 2020. Weight: 5.55g. Metal: Nickel clad Steel. Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: N/A.

Obverse: "خمسون بيسة" (Fifty Baisa) written at the top. Large Value "50" in the center with "BAISA" written below it. Small Oman emblem on both sides. Dates written at the bottom. Reverse: "هيثم بن طارق" (Haitham bin Tariq) written at the top. Oman emblem in the center. "سلطان عمان" (Sultan of Oman) written at the bottom. Mintage Years: One year type.
 
 
 
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