Dinar - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq 1012-1016 (1604-1608) front Dinar - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq 1012-1016 (1604-1608) back
Dinar - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq 1012-1016 (1604-1608) photo
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Dinar - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq

 
Gold 4.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Marrakesh Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States)
Sultan
Abu Faris Abdallah (1603-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1012-1016 (1604-1608)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (1549-1659)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157695
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold and weighed 4.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.