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1 Dinar - al-Musta‘li Akka
488 (1095) year| Gold | 4.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Musta'li Billah (1094-1101) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 488 (1095) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fatimid Caliphate's 1 Dinar coin made of Gold is that it was used as a means of spreading the Fatimid message and propaganda. The coin's design featured the Fatimid caliph's name and title, as well as various religious and political symbols, which helped to promote the Fatimid ideology and solidify their authority.
