| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Year | 1030-1040 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (977-1186) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.04 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | A#1618, Mitch WI#776 |
| Obverse description | Kufic inscription naming Mas`ud centre. Two marginal legends, inner legend names mint and date (Bismillah). |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Arabic (kufic) |
| Obverse lettering | لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا الله وحده لا شر يكله مسعود (Translation: There is no God but Allah God alone Has no partner Mas`ud) |
| Reverse description | Kufic inscription, enclosed in circle. One marginal legend. Sometimes with flower decoration at 6 o`clock and/or naming caliph. |
| Reverse script | Arabic (kufic) |
| Reverse lettering | محمد رسول الله ناصر دين الله مسعود (Translation: Muhammad is the Messenger of God Nasir Din Allah Mas`ud) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 421 (1030) - - ND (1030-1040) - - 422 (1031) - - 423 (1032) - - 424 (1033) - - 425 (1034) - - 426 (1035) - - 427 (1036) - - 428 (1037) - - 429 (1038) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1960850550 |
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