¼ Dinar "Tarì" - Ali az-Zahir Sicily
422 (1031) year| Gold | 1.1 g | 11.4 mm |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Zahir li-I'zaz Din Allah (1021-1036) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 422 (1031) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Tarì |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 11.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fatimid Caliphate's ¼ Dinar "Tarì" coin is that it was made of gold and weighed 1.1 grams. This indicates that the coin was of significant value and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of wealth. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of Ali az-Zahir (1031) suggests that it may have been a symbol of the caliph's power and influence.
