Dinar - Abu 'l-'Abbas Ahmad ND
| Gold | 4.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Marinid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu al-Abbas Ahmad al-Mustansir (أبو العباس أحمد المريني) (1374-1384, 1387-1393) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1374-1393 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (1245-1465) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Center:
عن أمر عبد الله
المستنصر بالله
احمد أمير المسلمين
ابن الخلفا الراشدين
أيده الله و نصره
Margin:
ضرب بمدينة
ازهور
حرسها
الله تعالى
Translation:
Center:
At the command of 'Abd Allah (the servant of God)
al-Mustansir-bi-Allah (the asking assistance of God),
Ahmad commander of the Muslims
The son of the orthodox caliphs
God help him and render him victorious
Margin:
It has been struck at the city of...
God -
May he be exhalted - guard it
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Abu 'l-'Abbas Ahmad ND (1374-1393) from Marinid dynasty made of Gold weighing 4.67 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Marinid dynasty, which was a Berber dynasty that ruled Morocco and parts of North Africa from the 13th to the 15th century. The coin features intricate designs and calligraphy, showcasing the artistic and cultural achievements of the Marinid civilization.
