Dinar - William I Mahdia

€1.00
IssuerSicily, Kingdom of
Year1154
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dinar
Currency
CompositionGold
Weight4.08 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionInscription inside and around circles.
Obverse scriptArabic (kufic)
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Struck by order of the guide according to the command of God, King William, in the city of Mahdia in the year 549. Praise be to God, it is fitting to praise Him and, He is deserving and worthy [of praise]. King William)
Reverse descriptionInscription inside and around circles.
Reverse scriptArabic (kufic)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Struck by order of the guide according to the command of God, King William, in the city of Mahdia in the year 549. Praise be to God, it is fitting to praise Him and, He is deserving and worthy [of praise]. The Guide according to the command of God.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage549 (1154)  - -
Catalog ID6182431190
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