© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
Dinar - Taj al-Din Yildiz / in name of Muhammad ibn Sam
612 (1215) year| Electrum | 4.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ghurid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 612 (1215) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (879-1215) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Only minted in AH612. Citing the deceased Muhammad ibn Sam entitled al-sultan al-shahid ("the martyred sultan") on obverse, Yildiz as al-malik al-mu'azzam sultan al-sharq ("great king, sultan of the east") on reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Electrum, which is a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver. This makes it a unique and valuable piece among collectors and historians.
