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Dinar - Al-Aziz Billah ND
| Gold | 4.16 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Aziz Billah (975-996) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 975-996 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
‘abd allah wa waliyuhu nizar al-‘aziz billah amir al-mu’minin
bism allah duriba hadha’l-dinar bi-misr sana thaman wa sittin wa thalathmi’a
Translation:
Inner margin:“the servant of God and his associate Nizar al-‘Aziz billah, Commander of the Faithful”
Outer margin: “in the name of God this dinar was struck in Misr the year eight and sixty and three hundred”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Al-Aziz Billah ND (975-996) from Fatimid Caliphate made of Gold weighing 4.16 g is that it features an intricate design that reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the Fatimid Caliphate. The coin's design includes Arabic inscriptions and imagery that symbolize the Islamic faith, such as the crescent moon and star, which were important symbols of Islamic culture at the time. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, highlighting the advanced economic and monetary systems of the Fatimid Caliphate.
