Added a nice Islamic coin...

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by panzerman, Feb 14, 2018.

  1. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Just in, Fatimid Rulers of Egypt
    AV Dinar AH504=1110AD Misr (Cairo) mint
    Caliph Al-Amir 1095-1130 (around time of First Crusade)
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  3. Mike Margolis

    Mike Margolis Well-Known Member

    What is the quality of gold in a coin like that? Beautiful - looks BU!
     
    Mike Margolis, Feb 14, 2018
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  4. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    The gold content at this time in Fatimid coinage was around 24 carat/ .999+

    The coin came from a small hoard, this example was GEM MS:) I think all the coins were from Al-Amir diff. dates.
     
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  5. Loong Siew

    Loong Siew Well-Known Member

    Lovely coin! These fatimids have very beautiful circular dinars...
     
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  6. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    One of the great designs of that era, and in fabulous condition. What a coin!
     
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