Fractional Dinar - 'Ala al-din Muhammad III ND
| Gold | 1.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Alamut State (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| Imam | Ala al-Din Muhammad III (1221-1255) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1221-1255 |
| Value | Fractional Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1090-1275) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of 'Ala al-din Muhammad III, who was the ruler of the Alamut State, a Nizari Ismaili state that existed in what is now Iran and Syria, during the 13th century. The coin features the name of the ruler and the state's emblem on one side, and the other side features a unique design that includes a stylized lion and a sun. The coin was made of gold and weighed 1.54 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
