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1 Dinar - Anonymous

563 (1168) year
Gold 4.06 g  mm
Description
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
References
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.