© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Qirat - 'Ali b. Yusuf with heir Tashfin ND
| Silver | 0.87 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Almoravid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ali ibn Yusuf (1106-1143) |
| Prince | Tashfin ibn Ali (1139-1143) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1139-1143 |
| Value | Qirat (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (1040-1147) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: أمير المسلمين وناصر الدين علي بن يوسف
Comment
Silver qirat coins citing heir al-Amir Tashufin were issued in al-Andalus between 533-537 AH (1139-1143 AD), usually undated and without mint name. Further reference: Monedas Andalusies 2401 var.; Hazard 1002.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of 'Ali b. Yusuf, who was the last king of the Almoravid dynasty, and features an inscription that includes the name of his heir, Tashfin. This suggests that the coin was minted towards the end of 'Ali b. Yusuf's reign, as he was preparing to pass the throne to his son. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has survived from this time period and provides valuable insight into the political and economic conditions of the Almoravid Empire during its decline.
