1 Dinar - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah I Tilimsan

Uitgever Zayyanid dynasty
Jaar 1397-1400
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde Dinar (1)
Valuta Dinar (1236-1555)
Samenstelling Gold
Gewicht 4.47 g
Diameter
Dikte
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek Hammered
Oriëntatie
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) A#C516
Beschrijving voorzijde
Schrift voorzijde Arabic
Opschrift voorzijde
Beschrijving keerzijde
Schrift keerzijde Arabic
Opschrift keerzijde
Rand Plain.
Muntplaats
Oplage ND (1397-1400) - -
Numisquare-ID 2151142130
Aanvullende informatie

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

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