© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Tarì - Gisulf II
| Gold | 1.02 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gisulf II (1052-1077) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1052-1077 |
| Value | 1 Tarì = ¼ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (839-1077) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150213 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Tarì - Gisulf II (1052-1077) coin from the Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) made of Gold weighing 1.02 g is an interesting piece of history because it represents a time when the Lombards, a Germanic tribe, ruled over much of Italy, including the Principality of Salerno, and issued their own coinage. This coin, in particular, was issued during the reign of Gisulf II, who was the Duke of Amalfi and the Prince of Salerno. It's fascinating to think about the stories and transactions that this coin may have been a part of during its time in circulation.
