Almohad. Anonymous - Maroc. Dinar 1147-1269 A.D. Marrakech
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An official Almohad dinar minted in Marrakech, weighing 4.69 g and 31 mm, in gold, dating to 1147–1269 AD and ungraded.
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Description from the seller
4.69 g / 31 mm
Description of the Almohad Dinar (Marrakech Mint)
This coin is an official specimen of the Almohad Empire. Unlike anonymous coins, it bears the mint mark and the complete religious and political proclamation of the caliphate.
Avers (Legend in five lines) - Transcription:
ضرب بمراكش
عز نصره والحمد
لله وحده والمنة
لله وحده والقدرة
لله وحده
English translation:
"Struck at Marrakech"
"May His victory be exalted; and praise..."
"To God alone belongs the grace"
"To God alone belongs the power"
"To God alone belongs" (i.e., "To God Alone").
Revers (Legend in five lines) - Transcription:
باسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
لا اله الا الله
وحده لا شريك له
محمد رسول الله
المهدي امام الامة
English translation:
"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
"There is no god but God"
"One, without partner"
"Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
"The Mahdi is the Imam of the Nation"
Numismatic Context
This is an official Almohad dinar (dobla). This coin is fundamental as it asserts the empire’s capital (Marrakech) and the doctrine of Ibn Toumart (the Mahdi), spiritual leader and founder of the Almohad movement. The mention of the Mahdi here confirms total allegiance to the dynasty’s creed.
See photo for assessment of the coin’s condition
4.69 g / 31 mm
Description of the Almohad Dinar (Marrakech Mint)
This coin is an official specimen of the Almohad Empire. Unlike anonymous coins, it bears the mint mark and the complete religious and political proclamation of the caliphate.
Avers (Legend in five lines) - Transcription:
ضرب بمراكش
عز نصره والحمد
لله وحده والمنة
لله وحده والقدرة
لله وحده
English translation:
"Struck at Marrakech"
"May His victory be exalted; and praise..."
"To God alone belongs the grace"
"To God alone belongs the power"
"To God alone belongs" (i.e., "To God Alone").
Revers (Legend in five lines) - Transcription:
باسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
لا اله الا الله
وحده لا شريك له
محمد رسول الله
المهدي امام الامة
English translation:
"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
"There is no god but God"
"One, without partner"
"Muhammad is the Messenger of God"
"The Mahdi is the Imam of the Nation"
Numismatic Context
This is an official Almohad dinar (dobla). This coin is fundamental as it asserts the empire’s capital (Marrakech) and the doctrine of Ibn Toumart (the Mahdi), spiritual leader and founder of the Almohad movement. The mention of the Mahdi here confirms total allegiance to the dynasty’s creed.
See photo for assessment of the coin’s condition
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Almohad
Year/period and variation
1147-1269 A.D. Marrakech
Ruler
Anonymous - Maroc
Denomination
Dinar
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
4.69 g
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