Oman AH 1397 5 omani rials KM-61

from Stack's Bowers May 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73018

This specimen was lot 73018 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2023), where it sold for $100. The catalog description^[1] noted, "OMAN. 5 Omani Rials, AH 1397 (1977). Qaboos bin Said. PCGS MS-67. Wildlife Conservation series: Arabian White Oryx. Mintage: 4,355. Rather argent and with a matte-like allure to the surfaces, this enthralling Gem radiates with exceptional appeal." This denomination was also used for a gold NCLT honoring the sultan's seven anniversary. A 2½ rials featured the caracal and a 75 rials featured the tahr (Arabitragus jayakari), a rare desert sheep.

Recorded mintage: 4,359 plus 4,401 proofs.

Specification: 35 g, 0.925 silver.

Catalog reference: KM-61.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

Link to:

• AH 1397 Omani rial, Fort Buraimi
• AH 1397 (1976) 2½ Omani rials, Caracal Lynx
• AH 1397 5 Omani rials, on the seventh anniversary of his reign
• AH 1397 (1976) 75 omani rials, Arabian tahr
• AH 1398 (1978) Omani rial, F.A.O.
• Coins and currency dated 1976