© Tonegawa Collection
© Tonegawa Collection
⅓ Dinar - 'Abd al-Rahman III no
| Gold | 1.2 g | 13 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 | 319-326 (931-938) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅓ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (929-1031) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
رسول الـلـه
لامير المؤمنين
المشركون
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
Muhammad
Messenger of God
Commander of the Faithful
Abd al-Rahman
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:
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Dinar coin from the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba, which features 'Abd al-Rahman III, is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic that reads, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah," while the reverse side features an image of a horseman holding a spear and a shield. This design was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage design, which typically featured only Arabic inscriptions. The use of an image on the coin's reverse side was a nod to the influence of Christian and Byzantine art on Islamic culture during that time.
