© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Tarì - Guaimar IV
| Gold | 0.94 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Guaimar IV (1027-1052) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1027-1052 |
| Value | 1 Tarì = ¼ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (839-1077) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150236 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Guaimar IV (1027-1052) from Principality of Salerno (Lombard Kingdom) made of Gold weighing 0.94 g is that it features an unusual design for a coin of its time. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned and bearded king facing forward, while the reverse side shows a cross with four pelicans standing at its corners. This unique design is a reflection of the cultural and artistic influences of the Lombard Kingdom during the 11th century.
