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⅛ Dinar - Al-Mustansir Billah ND
| Gold | 0.5 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mustansir Billah (1036-1094) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1036-1094 |
| Value | ⅛ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Dinar coin from the Fatimid Caliphate is that it was made of gold and weighed 0.5 grams. This is significant because it shows the high value placed on gold during the Fatimid era, and how it was used as a symbol of wealth and power. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used in trade and commerce, highlighting the importance of gold in the economy of the time.
