© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dinar - Sanjar Balkh; viceroy under the Seljuq Barkiyaruq
491 (1098) year| Gold (pale) | 2.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Seljuqs of Khorasan (Great Seljuq) |
|---|---|
| Viceroy | Sanjar (1097-1118) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 491 (1098) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Gold (pale) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sanjar, who was a powerful viceroy under the Seljuq Barkiyaruq and played a significant role in the expansion of the Seljuq Empire. Despite being made of gold, the coin weighs only 2.37 grams, which is relatively light for a gold coin. This may indicate that the coin was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a ceremonial or commemorative coin. Additionally, the fact that it was issued in the name of Sanjar, rather than the Seljuq Barkiyaruq himself, suggests that Sanjar had a significant degree of autonomy and power within the empire.