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1 Dinar Masinissa, Amazigh King
1969 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1957-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 1 Dinar (دينار) 1 TND = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Dinar (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#28152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Stylized armored figure on horse and head of Masinissa left
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
MASINISSA
دينار
1 DINAR
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1 Dinar (Masinissa, Amazigh King) 1969 coin from Tunisia is interesting because it features a unique blend of ancient and modern elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Masinissa, who was a legendary leader of the ancient Berber people, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a horse and rider, which is a common motif in Berber art and symbolizes strength and freedom. This coin was minted in 1969 to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of Masinissa's death and is made of silver (.925) with a weight of 20 grams. It is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for everyday use but rather as a collector's item or a symbol of national pride.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 FM NI | 15202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 NI | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dinar (Masinissa, Amazigh King) 1969 coin.
