1 Dinar - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah I Tilimsan
| Émetteur | Zayyanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Année | 1397-1400 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Dinar (1) |
| Devise | Dinar (1236-1555) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Poids | 4.47 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | A#C516 |
| Description de l’avers | |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Arabic |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | |
| Écriture du revers | Arabic |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | Plain. |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (1397-1400) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2151142130 |
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Historical Context: This 1 Dinar coin, issued by the Zayyanid dynasty (1397-1400), dates to the reign of Abu Muhammad Abd Allah I. Tilimsan (Tlemcen), the Zayyanid capital, was a pivotal cultural and commercial hub in the Maghreb. Abd Allah I's rule saw continued efforts to assert Zayyanid sovereignty amidst persistent regional rivalries with the Marinids and Hafsids. The issuance of gold dinars underscored the dynasty's economic stability and its claim to legitimate authority during a period of considerable political flux.
Artistry: Consistent with Islamic numismatic tradition, the artistry of this dinar is entirely epigraphic, eschewing figural representation. While no specific engraver is attributed, the design reflects the sophisticated calligraphic school prevalent in the Maghreb. The obverse and reverse would feature