Dinar - al-Mu'tali Yahya 423-426 (1032-1035) front Dinar - al-Mu'tali Yahya 423-426 (1032-1035) back
Dinar - al-Mu'tali Yahya 423-426 (1032-1035) photo

Dinar - al-Mu'tali Yahya

 
Gold 4.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Taifa of Málaga (Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Emir
Yahya ibn Ali (يحيى بن علي المعتلي) (1026-1035)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
423-426 (1032-1035)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (1008-1052)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.35 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#83965
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dinar coin is that it was issued during the reign of al-Mu'tali Yahya, who was the ruler of the Taifa of Málaga, a small kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain) during the 11th century. The coin is made of gold and weighs 4.35 grams, which is relatively heavy for a coin of its size. This suggests that the coin may have been used for large transactions or as a store of value, rather than for everyday purchases. Additionally, the fact that it was issued in the Taifa of Málaga, which was a Muslim kingdom at the time, highlights the rich cultural and religious diversity of the region during the Middle Ages.