© Tonegawa Collection
© Tonegawa Collection
⅓ Dinar - al-Hakam II Madinat al-Zahra
| Gold | 1.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Hakam II (الحكم المستنصر بألله) (961-976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 357-363 (968-974) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅓ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (929-1031) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#334334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الامام الحكم
امـيـر المومني
المستنصر بالله
يحيى
بسم الله ضرب هذا الدرهم بالاندلس سنة ثلثين و ثلث مئة محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
Imam Al-Hakam
Commander of the Faithful
Al-Mustansir with Allah
Yahya
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, usually on the left of the second line.
Below is an example of the monarch's name "al-Hakam" 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 "Madinat al-Zahra" as seen on a coin is presented:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Hakam II, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "There is no god but Allah, He has no partner" on one side, and "Al-Hakam, the Commander of the Faithful" on the other.
