© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Dinar - Abu Sa‘id ‘Uthman III ND
| Gold | 1.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Marinid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu Said Uthman III (عثمان الثاني المريني) (1398-1420) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1420 |
| Value | ½ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1245-1465) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The ½ Dinar coin from the Marinid dynasty, minted during the reign of Abu Sa‘id ‘Uthman III (1398-1420), is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 1.78 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time. This coin was also part of a larger monetary reform effort by the Marinid dynasty to stabilize the currency and promote trade in the region.
