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Qirat - 'Ali b. Yusuf ND
| Silver | 0.97 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Almoravid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ali ibn Yusuf (1106-1143) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1128-1132 |
| Value | Qirat (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (1040-1147) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Arabic text
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا إله إلا الله
رسول الله
الأمير سير
Translation:
No God except Allah
Allah's Messenger
Prince Sir
Comment
In 711, a Muslim army invaded the Visigothic Kingdom in Hispania.Under Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Islamic army landed at Gibraltar and occupied all except the northern kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula in the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. Al-Andalus (Arabic: الإندلس), is the Arabic name given to what is today southern Spain by its Muslim occupiers.
From the 8th–15th centuries, the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula was part of the Islamic world.
Source: Wikipedia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Qirat - 'Ali b. Yusuf ND (1128-1132) from Almoravid dynasty made of Silver weighing 0.97 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 crescent moon and a five-pointed star, surrounded by a border of intricate geometric patterns. The reverse side of the coin bears the name of the ruler, 'Ali b. Yusuf, in Arabic script, along with the date of minting and the mint location. This coin is a prime example of the artistic and cultural exchange that took place during the Almoravid dynasty, which was known for its blending of African, Arab, and Berber traditions.
