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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
Dinar - al-Qa'im al-Salam
455 (1063) year| Gold | 4.01 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Qa'im (1031-1075) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 455 (1063) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Unabridged legend:
Muhammad rasul Allah / al-Imam al-Qa'im / bi-amr Allah amir / al-mu'minin, 'Uddat - al-Din - Abu'l-Qasim
Jafar
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - al-Qa'im (al-Salam) 455 (1063) from Abbasid Caliphate is that it was made of gold and weighed 4.01 grams. This indicates that the coin was made of a high-value material and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value. Additionally, the fact that it was issued by the Abbasid Caliphate suggests that it was used in a wide area, including present-day Iraq, Iran, and parts of Central Asia.
