© Tonegawa Collection
© Tonegawa Collection
⅓ Dinar - Hisham II First reign, al-Andalus
| Gold | 1.2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Hisham II (هشام المؤيد بألله) (976-1009, 1010-1013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 386-394 (996-1004) |
| 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#337132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الامـام هـشـام
أمـيـر المومنين
المـويـد بــالله
عامر
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:
The Imam Hisham
The Commander of the Faithful
Is the supporter of God
Amer
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.
merciful
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 "Hisham" 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 Hisham II, who was the son of Abd al-Rahman III and became the caliph at the age of 18. During his first reign, he focused on military campaigns and expanded the Umayyad Caliphate's territories, but he also faced challenges from internal conflicts and external threats. This coin, made of gold and weighing 1.2 grams, was likely used for trade and commerce within the caliphate and beyond.
