Obverse. Photo © Heritage Auctions
  • 5 Rials 1977-1988, KM# 62, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, Reign of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, 7th Anniversary
  • 5 Rials 1977-1988, KM# 62, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, Reign of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, 7th Anniversary
Description

Qaboos bin Said Al Said (1940–2020) was the Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death. A fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said, he was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death.

Obverse

Depicts a portrait of Sultan Qaboos three-quarter left, full beard and wearing a traditional Omani headdress and a turban divided date Western (left) and Arabic (right) years surrounded by the inscription "Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said" above "Sultan of Oman" below.

Atop the men's heads lies a headdress that comprises a turban called mussar and a cap called kummah. In rural parts of Oman, some men wear a traditional headband called the mahfif. The woolen turban-like mussar is typically worn at work by Omani men.

جلالة السلطان قابوس بن سعيد
سلطان عمان

Reverse

Depicts the National Emblem of Oman, surrounded by the country name on the right, value in Arabic on the left, date in Hijri above, numeral value below.

The national emblem of Oman is an insignia consisting of a khanjar inside its sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. Adopted in the 18th century as the badge of the Omani royal family, it subsequently became the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. The emblem is featured at the canton on the Flag of Oman.

A khanjar (Arabic: خنجر‎‎, Persian: خنجر‎‎, Turkish: Hançer) is a traditional dagger originating from Oman. Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved sword shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook. It can be made from a variety of different materials, depending on the quality of its craftsmanship. It is a popular souvenir among tourists and is sold in souqs throughout the region. A national symbol of the sultanate, the khanjar is featured on the country's national emblem and on the Omani rial. It is also utilized in logos and commercial imagery by companies based in Oman.

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سلطنة عمان
خمسة ريالات
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Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.917
Weight 45.65 g
Diameter -
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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