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Dinar - William I Mahdia
549 (1154) year| Gold | 4.08 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1154-1166) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 549 (1154) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription inside and around circles.
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Translation:
Struck by order of the guide according to the command of God, King William, in the city of Mahdia in the year 549.
Praise be to God, it is fitting to praise Him and, He is deserving and worthy [of praise].
The Guide according to the command of God.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - William I (Mahdia) 549 (1154) from Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 4.08 g is that it was issued during the reign of King William I, also known as William the Bad, who ruled the Kingdom of Sicily from 1154 to 1166. Despite his nickname, William I was known for his efforts to strengthen the economy and military of the kingdom, and this coin may have been part of those efforts.