© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dinar - Anonymous
563 (1168) year| Gold | 4.06 g | mm |
| Issuer | Banu Ghaniya dynasty (Almoravid Taifas) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 563 (1168) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dinar coin from the Banu Ghaniya dynasty (Almoravid Taifas) made of Gold weighing 4.06 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a gold coin from a Muslim dynasty that ruled in the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) during the 12th century. The coin's design, which features Arabic inscriptions and a depiction of a caliph, reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and prestigious coin, likely used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.