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Dinar - Al-Mansur Billah ND
| Gold | 4.19 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mansur Billah (946-953) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 946-953 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.19 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
isma‘il / muhammad / rasul allah / amir al-mu’minin
muhammad rasul allah arsalahu bi’l-huda wa din al-haqq li-yuzhirahu ‘ala al-din kullihi wa law kariha al-mushrikun
Translation:
Field: “Isma‘il, Muhammad is the messenger of God, Commander of the Faithful.”
Margin: “Muhammad is the messenger of God who sent him with guidance and the religion of truth that he might make it supreme over all other religions, even though the polytheists may detest it.”
Holy Qur’an, Sura 9 (al-Tawba), verse 33
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Al-Mansur Billah ND (946-953) from Fatimid Caliphate made of Gold weighing 4.19 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.
