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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dinar - Abu Zayd Abd al Rahman ND
| Gold | 4.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Marinids of Marrakesh (Marinid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu Zayd 'Abd al-Rahman (1374-1382) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1374-1382 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu Zayd Abd al-Rahman, who was the first Marinid ruler to introduce a gold coinage system in Morocco. This coin, which weighs 4.63 grams, was a significant departure from the previous copper coinage system and marked a turning point in the country's economic history.