Dinar - Mas`ud I Nishapur mint

€369,465.00
IssuerGhaznavid dynasty
Year1030-1040
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (977-1186)
CompositionGold
Weight4.04 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) A#1618, Mitch WI#776
Obverse descriptionKufic inscription naming Mas`ud centre. Two marginal legends, inner legend names mint and date (Bismillah).
Obverse scriptArabic (kufic)
Obverse letteringلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا الله وحده لا شر يكله مسعود
(Translation: There is no God but Allah God alone Has no partner Mas`ud)
Reverse descriptionKufic inscription, enclosed in circle. One marginal legend. Sometimes with flower decoration at 6 o`clock and/or naming caliph.
Reverse scriptArabic (kufic)
Reverse letteringمحمد رسول الله ناصر دين الله مسعود
(Translation: Muhammad is the Messenger of God Nasir Din Allah Mas`ud)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage421 (1030)  - -
ND (1030-1040)  - -
422 (1031)  - -
423 (1032)  - -
424 (1033)  - -
425 (1034)  - -
426 (1035)  - -
427 (1036)  - -
428 (1037)  - -
429 (1038)  - -
Catalog ID1960850550
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