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1 Dinar - Tutush b. Alp Arslan Zanjan
488 (1095) year| Gold | 2.54 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Seljuq Emirate of Syria (Seljuq dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abu Sa'id Taj ad-Dawla Tutush I (1085-1086, 1094-1095) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 488 (1095) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Tutush I, who was the son of Alp Arslan and became the Seljuq emir of Syria in 1095. Despite being made of gold, the coin weighs only 2.54 grams, making it a relatively small and portable form of currency for its time.
