1 Dinar - Al-Rashid b. Rafi (Qabis) 535 (1141) front 1 Dinar - Al-Rashid b. Rafi (Qabis) 535 (1141) back
1 Dinar - Al-Rashid b. Rafi (Qabis) 535 (1141) photo
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1 Dinar - Al-Rashid b. Rafi Qabis

535 (1141) year
Gold 3.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Riyahid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily)
Ruling authority
Al-Rashid ibn Rafi (circa 1123-1159)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
535 (1141)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.82 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385345
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.82 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.