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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dinar - Abu Zakariya' Yahya I ND
| Gold | 4.70 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Hafsid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu Zakariya Yahya (1229-1249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1229-1249 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (1229-1574) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.70 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Abu Zakariya' Yahya I ND (1229-1249) from Hafsid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) made of Gold weighing 4.70 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Christian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the ruler, while the reverse side features a Christian cross and the name of the Hafsid dynasty. This blending of religious symbols reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Hafsid dynasty, which ruled over a region that spanned across North Africa and Sicily.
