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Dinar - Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah ND
| Gold | 4.16 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah (953-975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 953-975 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
al-mu’izz li-din allah amir al-mu’minin
da’a al-imam ma’add li-tawhid illa lahu al-samad
bism allah duriba hadha’l-dinar bi-misr sana thaman wa khamsin wa thalathmi’a
Translation:
Inner circle: “the one who exalts the religion of God, Commander of the Faithful”
Middle circle: “the Imam Ma’add summons (everyone) to profess the eternal unity of God”
Outer circle: In three concentric circles with a plain central circle
“In the name of God this dinar was struck in Misr”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fatimid Caliphate's Gold Dinar coin is that it was used as a means of spreading the Fatimid message and promoting their religious and political ideology. The coin's inscriptions, which include the name of the caliph and the Fatimid motto "Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah" (meaning "He who makes God's religion victorious"), reflect the Fatimid emphasis on the importance of religion and the role of the caliph as a spiritual leader. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design made it a symbol of the Fatimid Empire's wealth and power.
