

#Coin: #Ancient :Muscat & Oman – ¼ Anna (Copper), ca. 1890s–1900s.
Obverse (third pic): Arabic inscriptions mentioning Sultan Faisal bin Turki.
Reverse (fourth pic): English legend “Sultanate of Muscat & Oman” with fort, palm trees, dhow (boat), and mountains — one of the most charmingly “local” coin designs.
History: Issued during Oman’s protectorate period under British influence. The fort likely represents Muscat harbor.
Metal: Copper, ¼ Anna denomination.
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