© Reginaldo S. Aureslino
© Reginaldo S. Aureslino
Qirat - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND
| Silver | 0.7 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Almoravid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abu Bakr ibn Umar (1056-1072) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1056-1087 |
| Value | Qirat (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (1040-1147) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Qirat - Abu Bakr b. 'Umar ND (1056-1087) from Almoravid dynasty made of Silver weighing 0.7 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Berber influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a rendition of the Almoravid emblem, which includes a stylized image of a lion, while the reverse side bears a quote from the Quran in elegant Arabic script. This blend of Islamic and Berber elements reflects the cultural diversity of the Almoravid Empire, which spanned across parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula during the 11th century.
