© Tonegawa Collection
© Tonegawa Collection
Dinar - 'Abd-al-Rahman III no
| 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 | 321-331 (933-943) |
| 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#314582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الامام
الناصر لـديـن
الله عبدالرحمن
أمير المؤمنين
بسم الله ضرب هذا الدينر سنة احدى وعشرين وثلاثمائة
Translation:
The Imam
al-Nasir Li-Din
Allah Abd al-Rahman
Commander of the Faithful
In the name of God, this dinar was struck in the year three hundred and twenty-one
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.
Below is an example of the monarch's name "Abd al-Rahman" on a coin:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abd-al-Rahman III, who was the first Umayyad Caliph to adopt the title of "Amir al-Mu'minin" (Commander of the Faithful), signifying his claim to be the supreme leader of the Islamic world. This coin, made of gold and weighing 4.25g, was used as a means of exchange and circulated widely throughout the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba, which was a powerful and influential empire that stretched from modern-day Spain to parts of North Africa.
