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Qirat - Abu Bakr b. Umar ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | 9.5 mm |
| Issuer | Almoravid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abu Bakr ibn Umar (1056-1072) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1056-1087 |
| Value | ½ Qirat (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Dinar (1040-1147) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 0.5 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 blending of cultural elements reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Almoravid dynasty, which ruled over a vast territory that spanned from modern-day Morocco to parts of Spain and West Africa.
