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1 Dinar - 'Ali ibn 'Ubaid

542 (1147) year
Gold 3.92 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Almoravids of Murcia (Almoravid Taifas)
King
Ali ibn 'Ubaid (علي بن عبيد) (1147)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
542 (1147)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.92 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385192
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

This type has been published on the website "Coins of al-Andalus Tonegawa collection":
http://www.andalustonegawa.50g.com/almoravids_taifas.htm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was made during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in the Islamic world, particularly in the Almoravid Empire, which was known for its beautiful architecture, literature, and art.