1 Dinar - Malikshah I (Balkh) 478 (1085) front 1 Dinar - Malikshah I (Balkh) 478 (1085) back
1 Dinar - Malikshah I (Balkh) 478 (1085) photo
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1 Dinar - Malikshah I Balkh

478 (1085) year
Gold 2.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Great Seljuq
Sultan
Malik Shah I (1072-1092)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
478 (1085)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.70 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#382630
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Malikshah I, who was the Sultan of the Great Seljuq Empire from 1072 to 1092. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the Sultan and the date of issue, which is 478 AH (1085 AD). This coin is made of gold and weighs 2.70 grams, making it a valuable and rare artifact for collectors and historians.