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1 Dinar - Izz al-Dawla Madinat-al-Salam
362 (973) year| Gold | 4.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Buyids of Iraq (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Izz al-Dawla (966-978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 362 (973) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Izz al-Dawla, who was the fourth ruler of the Buyid dynasty and ruled from 967 to 978 AD. The coin features the name "Izz al-Dawla" in Arabic on one side, and the title "Madinat-al-Salam" (meaning "City of Peace") on the other side, which was the capital city of the Buyid dynasty. The coin was made of gold and weighed 4.40 grams, indicating its high value and importance as a means of exchange during that time.
