© Tonegawa Collection
© Tonegawa Collection
Dinar - 'Abd-al-Rahman III al-Andalus
| Gold | 4.25 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Abd al-Rahman III (عبد الرحمن بن محمّد الناصر لدين ألله) (912-961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-335 (930-947) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (929-1031) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
رسول الـلـه
لامير المؤمنين
عـبـد الرحيم
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
Muhammad
Messenger of God
Commander of the Faithful
Abd al-Rahman
Muhammad is the messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to reveal it to all religions even if the polytheists abhor it.
Comment
The legends vary a bit even in specimen of the same year. To check exactly the variety use the Vives y Escudero catalogue.The name of the monarch is written on the reverse, usually on the left of the second line.
Below is an example of the monarch's name "Abd al-Rahman" on a coin:
The mint and date is written in full, on the marginal legend of the obverse. The script is somewhat calligraphic so not exactly like is presented on the dates in the bottom of this page. Below an example of the mint "al-Andalus" as seen on a coin is presented:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Latin, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba during the reign of 'Abd-al-Rahman III.
