Dinar - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND (1056-1087) front Dinar - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND (1056-1087) back
Dinar - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND (1056-1087) photo

Dinar - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND

 
Gold (.900) 4.17 g -
Description
Issuer
Almoravid dynasty
Emir
Abu Bakr ibn Umar (1056-1072)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1056-1087
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (1040-1147)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.17 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72574
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND (1056-1087) from Almoravid dynasty made of Gold (.900) weighing 4.17 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Almoravid dynasty, which was a Berber empire that existed in the 11th century. The Almoravid dynasty was known for its military prowess and its ability to unite various tribes and regions under its rule. The use of gold coins like the Dinar as currency was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.