Description
Country: Muscat & Oman (now Oman)
• Ruler at the time: Said bin Taimur
• Islamic Date: AH 1390
• Gregorian Year: 1970
• Denomination: 2 Baisa
• Currency system: 1 Rial = 1,000 Baisa
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⚙️ Specifications
• Metal: Copper
• Weight: ~4 grams
• Diameter: ~20 mm
• Edge: Plain
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🎨 Design Details
Obverse:
• National emblem: crossed swords with the traditional Khanjar (dagger)
• Arabic inscriptions around
• Islamic year (1390 AH)
Reverse:
• Denomination “2 Baisa” in Arabic
• Decorative border
This type was issued during the final year of Sultan Said bin Taimur’s rule before the modernization period under Sultan Qaboos.
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🏷️ Your Coin Grade
• Graded by: NGC
• Grade: MS 66 RD
• MS = Mint State (uncirculated)
• 66 = Premium gem condition
• RD = Full original Red copper color
• Very strong eye appeal and sharp strike
MS66 RD is a high-quality example for this issue.
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💰 Approximate Market Value
• Typically $40 – $80 USD
• High red grades (MS65–MS67 RD) bring the strongest prices
• Common date but premium condition adds value