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Dinar - 'Abd al-Rashid
| Gold | 4.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abd al-Rashid (1049-1052) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440-443 (1049-1052) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (977-1186) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - 'Abd al-Rashid 440-443 (1049-1052) from Ghaznavid dynasty made of Gold weighing 4.53 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "May the ruler of the faithful, 'Abd al-Rashid, be victorious" on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Abd al-Rashid, who was the third ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, and it is believed to have been used as a means of promoting the ruler's image and legitimacy.
