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1/2 Rial - Qaboos Sohar Fort
| Issuer | Central Bank of Oman |
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| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, wearing a traditional Omani turban, set within a circular field. A continuous Arabic legend arcs around the upper periphery reading his full royal title, with the lower legend completing the inscription 'Sultan of Oman'. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail on the headdress and collar. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed landscape view of Sohar Fort occupies the central field, depicting the historic coastal fortification with crenellated towers, surrounding walls, and palm trees set against a coastal terrain. The Hijri date '١٣٩٤' (1394 AH) appears in the upper field above the fort. The denomination legend 'نصف ريال عماني' (Half Omani Rial) is inscribed in large Arabic script across the lower portion of the field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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