Title

Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

½ Rial – Oman

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Mirbat Fort

Context

Years: 1977–1988

Issuer: Oman

Ruler: Qaboos bin Said

Currency:

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 1,250

Material

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 19.67 g

Gold weight: 18.04 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #58

Numista: #102950

Value

Exchange value: ½ OMR

Bullion value: $2836.60

Obverse

Inscription:

١٣٩٧

سَلطَنة عُمان

نِصفُ رِيال

١/٢

Translation:

1397

Sultanate of Oman

Half Rial

1/2

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Inscription:

حِصنُ مِربَاط

Translation:

The Fortress of Mirbat

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Building> Castle or fortification

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1977	—	1,000	Proof
1988	—	250	Proof

✨ Legendary