Fatimid Egypt Coins
Some coins from the Fatimid Caliphate of Egypt
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The Fatimid Caliphate was a Shiite Islamic kingdom which lasted from AD 909 to 1171.
Its territory included most of North Africa, Egypt, and part of Palestine.
Its capital was Mansouria in Tunisia and then Cairo in Egypt.
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Some verses from the Quran are frequently used on Islamic coins. A Quran Surah is a chapter.
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Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah: Life: AD 985-1021 Reign: AD 996-1021
1. Fatimid Caliphate Dinar, Al-Hakim, Cairo, AH 401 (AD 1011)
Gold, 20.0 mm, 3.65 gm
Mint: Cairo Egypt Margin: In the name of God, this dinar was minted in Egypt (Misr) in the year 401 Field: Al-Hakim Bi-Amr Allah, Commander of the Faithful Margin: Al-Mansur Abu Ali, Servant of God and Imam Field: Muhammad is the messenger of God, Ali is the chosen one of God |
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Al-Mustansir Billah: Life: AD 1029-1094 Reign: AD 1036-1094
2. Fatimid Caliphate Dinar, al-Mustansir, Cairo, AH 443 (AD 1051)
Gold, 21.0 mm, 4.16 gm
Mint: Cairo Egypt Outer Margin: Quran Surah 9:33
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, who sent him with guidance and the religion of truth
Middle Margin: Ali is the most excellent of the executors and Vizier of the best of Messengers
Inner Margin: There is no god except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
that he might make it supreme over all religions although the polytheists disliked it. Outer Margin: In the name of God, this dinar was minted in Egypt (Misr) in the year 443 Middle Margin: The Imam Ma'ad summons all to profess the Unity of the Eternal God Inner Margin: al-Mustansir Billah (one who asks for victory through God) Commander of the Faithful |
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Al-Amir: Life: AD 1096-1130 Reign: AD 1101-1130
3. Fatimid Caliphate Dinar, al-Amir, Cairo, AH 510 (AD 1116)
Gold, 21.0 mm, 4.20 gm
Mint: Cairo Egypt Outer Margin: Quran Surah 9:33
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, who sent him with guidance and the religion of truth
that he might make it supreme over all religions although the polytheists disliked it.
Inner Margin: There is no god except Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.Field: al-ghaya (high quality) Outer Margin: Mint and date: In the name of God the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, this dinar was struck in Egypt (Misr) in the year 510 Inner Margin: Abu Ali commanded the rulings of God the Commander of the Faithful Field: al-Imam al-Mansur (Caliph al-Mansur) |
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