Dinar - al-'Aziz 'Uthman (Cairo) 589-594 (1193-1198) front Dinar - al-'Aziz 'Uthman (Cairo) 589-594 (1193-1198) back
Dinar - al-'Aziz 'Uthman (Cairo) 589-594 (1193-1198) photo

Dinar - al-'Aziz 'Uthman Cairo

 
Gold 3.46 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt
Sultan
Al-Aziz Uthman (1193-1198)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
589-594 (1193-1198)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (1169-1254)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.46 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74865
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Border, plain circle. Counterclockwise marginal legend.

Double circle. Counterclockwise circular legend.

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt's Standard circulation coin Dinar - al-'Aziz 'Uthman (Cairo) 589-594 (1193-1198) made of Gold weighing 3.46 g is that it features an intricate design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Ayyubid dynasty. The coin's design includes Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns that were typical of Islamic art during that period. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, reflecting the advanced economic and monetary systems of the Ayyubid Sultanate.