1 Dinar - Ali b. Muhammad (Zabid; Citing Fatimid caliph al-Mustansir) 445 (1053) front 1 Dinar - Ali b. Muhammad (Zabid; Citing Fatimid caliph al-Mustansir) 445 (1053) back
1 Dinar - Ali b. Muhammad (Zabid; Citing Fatimid caliph al-Mustansir) 445 (1053) photo
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1 Dinar - Ali b. Muhammad Zabid; Citing Fatimid caliph al-Mustansir

445 (1053) year
Gold 2.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Sulayhid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula)
Sultan
Ali al-Sulayhi (circa 1047-1067)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
445 (1053)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (1047-1138)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.50 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#383283
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 2.50 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.