Dinar - Al-Mu`izz.

€2.00
IssuerFatimid Caliphate
Year363 (974)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dinar
CurrencyDinar (909-1171)
CompositionGold
Weight4.17 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SICA 6#385
Obverse descriptionDot in innermost circle, with lettering in arabic in three concentric circles.
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse letteringInner margin: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللّٰهُ Second Margin: مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللّٰهِ صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Outer margin: الإِمَامُ ٱلْمُعِزُّ لِدِينِ ٱللّٰهِ أَمِيرُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
(Translation: Inner margin: There is no god but God Second Margin: Muhammad is the Messenger of God, may God’s blessings and peace be upon him Outer margin: The Imam al-Muʿizz li-Dīn Allāh, Commander of the Faithful)
Reverse descriptionDot in innermost circle, with lettering in arabic in three concentric circles.
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringInner margin: ٱلْمُعِزُّ لِدِينِ ٱللّٰهِ أَمِيرُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ Second Margin: بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ضُرِبَ هَذَا ٱلدِّينَارُ بِمَكَّةَ سَنَةَ ثَلَاثٍ وَسِتِّينَ وَثَلَاثِمِائَةٍ Outer margin: مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللّٰهِ أَرْسَلَهُ بِٱلْهُدَىٰ وَدِينِ ٱلْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى ٱلدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْمُشْرِكُونَ
(Translation: Inner margin: Al-Muʿizz li-Dīn Allāh, Commander of the Faithful Second Margin: In the name of God. This dinar was struck in Makka in the year 363 Outer margin: Muhammad is the Messenger of God, whom He sent with guidance and the religion of truth to proclaim it over all religion, even though the polytheists may dislike it)
Edge
Mint
Mintage363 (974)  - 973/4 AD -
Catalog ID6639622830
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