Lot 4155

Sale 51 · Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Description

Zirid of Qayrawan, al-Mu'izz ibn Badis, (A.H. 406-454) (A.D. 1016-1062), gold dinar, second series, Al Qayrawan mint (South of Tunis), A.H. 441 = A.D. 1049-1050, (A.458, Hazard 3, cf.M.326). Off centred, weak in outer legends, good very fine and rare.

A Sanhaja Berber dynasty in what is now Tunisia. Distinctive Zirid coins were struck only from 441-449 A.H., and are all anonymous but all have a characteristic legend. Earlier and later issues were struck in the name of the Fatimid caliph.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400