© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Tarì - Guaimar III
| Gold | 0.97 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Guaimar III (999-1027) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 999-1027 |
| Value | 1 Tarì = ¼ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (839-1077) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150212 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Guaimar III coin from the Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region, particularly in the city of Salerno, which was known for its rich architecture, sculpture, and manuscript illumination.
