© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Tarì - Gisulf I
| Gold | 1.02 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gisulf I (946-973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 946-973 |
| Value | 1 Tarì = ¼ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (839-1077) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dot in circle surrounded by two layers of pseudo-Kufic legend.
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering:
الشخص الذي تمجد دين الله ، أمير المؤمنين
يستدعي الإمام معاد أن يدعي وحدة الله الأزلية
Translation: The one who exalts the religion of God, Commander of the Faithful. The Imam Ma’add summons to profess the eternal unity of God.
Comment
This coin is imitating an al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah ¼ dinar of the Fatimid Caliphate. While the legend is not certain, a reasonable assumption is that it meant to be the same as the coin it is imitating.Variations of the lettering exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tarì - Gisulf I (946-973) from Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) made of Gold weighing 1.02 g is that it features an unusual combination of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of the Lombard king Gisulf I, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a mosque, reflecting the cultural exchange and religious diversity of the region during the Middle Ages.
