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¼ Dinar - 'Abd-al-Rahman III al-Andalus
| Gold | 1.01 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Abd al-Rahman III (عبد الرحمن بن محمّد الناصر لدين ألله) (912-961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-332 (942-944) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (929-1031) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الإمـام الـنـاصر
لدين الله عبدالرحمن
امـيـر المؤمنين
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
The Imam al-Nasir
For the religion of God Abd al-Rahman
Commander of the Faithful
Muhammad is the messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to reveal it to all religions even if the polytheists abhor it.
Comment
The legends vary a bit even in specimen of the same year. To check exactly the variety use the Vives y Escudero catalogue.The name of the monarch is written on the reverse.
Below is an example of the monarch's name "Abd al-Rahman" on a coin:
The mint and date is written in full, on the marginal legend of the obverse. The script is somewhat calligraphic so not exactly like is presented on the dates in the bottom of this page. Below an example of the mint "al-Andalus" as seen on a coin is presented:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abd-al-Rahman III, who was the first Umayyad Caliph to take the title of "Amir al-Mu'minin" (Commander of the Faithful) and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, which helped to strengthen the Umayyad Caliphate and promote the arts and sciences.
