1 Dinar - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah I Tilimsan

Emissor Zayyanid dynasty
Ano 1397-1400
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor Dinar (1)
Moeda Dinar (1236-1555)
Composição Gold
Peso 4.47 g
Diâmetro
Espessura
Formato Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientação
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) A#C516
Descrição do anverso
Escrita do anverso Arabic
Legenda do anverso
Descrição do reverso
Escrita do reverso Arabic
Legenda do reverso
Bordo Plain.
Casa da moeda
Tiragem ND (1397-1400) - -
ID Numisquare 2151142130
Informações adicionais

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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