Oman 2003 omani rial KM-162

from Heritage sale 3098, lot 34245

This specimen was lot 34245 in Heritage sale 3098 (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $3,120. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Oman: Qabus bin Sa'id gold Proof "Population Census" Omani Rial 2003 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Commemorating the Population Census of December, 2003." The version shown in the SCWC is sterling silver and is listed as rare. We presume this gold off-metal strike is even rarer.

Recorded mintage: unknown but few.

Specification: 28.28 g, 0.925 fine silver, 38.6 mm diameter; this specimen probably 39.94 g, 0.917 fine gold, AGW 1.1132 oz.

Catalog reference: cf. KM 162 (in silver), Fr-23.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

Link to:

• 1996 omani rial, 26th National Day anniversary, sailing ship Sultanah
• AH 1427/2005 omani rial, 35th National Day
• (2007) omani rial, 40th Anniversary of First Oil Export from Oman
• Oman AH1429 5 baisa
• Coins and currency dated 2003