Sinaw treasure is largest currency treasure unearthed in Oman

Sinaw treasure is largest currency treasure unearthed in Oman

Muscat: Sinaw archaeological treasure is the largest coin treasure found in the Sultanate. 

A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA) said, "Sinaw archaeological treasure is the largest coin treasure found in the Sultanate until today. It was found inside a pottery vessel in Shawwal 1399 / September 1979 in the Sinaw district in the state of Al Mudhaibi in the North AL Sharqiyah Governorate."

"The glazed vessel is distinguished in turquoise blue and has handles on both sides. Inside the vessel, 962 pieces of silver dirhams, dating to the early Sasanian and Islamic eras were found."