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1 Dinar - Abu Yazid Makhlad al-Qayrawan
333 (945) yearGold | 4.15 g |
Issuer | City of Qayrawan (Fatimid Caliphate) |
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Ruling authority | Abu Yazid Makhlad (944-946) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 333 (945) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 1 Dinar |
Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 4.15 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#382619 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abu Yazid Makhlad, who was a prominent leader of the Fatimid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that spanned across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe during the 10th to 12th centuries. The coin's minting date, 333 (945 CE), suggests that it was issued during a time of significant political and military expansion for the Fatimid Caliphate, which had recently conquered Egypt and was seeking to expand its influence further into North Africa and the Middle East. The coin's gold content and standardized design also reflect the Fatimid Caliphate's emphasis on economic development and centralized administration, which helped to establish it as a major power in the region during this period.