Principality of Salerno Tarì - Guaimar IV, 1027 – 1052
Information
Country
Principality of Salerno
Principality of Salerno
Currency
Solidus
(839 – 1077)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tarì - Guaimar IV
Year
1027 – 1052
Ruler
Guaimar IV
(1027–1052)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.94
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tarì - Guaimar IV from Principality of Salerno. Issued from 1027 to 1052. Struck in Gold. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.94 g.
- Obverse
- Dot in circle surrounded by one layer of pseudo-Kufic legend, all surrounded by Latin legend. (No god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God. Guaimar, Prince.)
- Reverse
- Dot in circle surrounded by two layers of pseudo-Kufic legend. (The one who exalts the religion of God, Commander of the Faithful. The Imam Ma’add summons to profess the eternal unity of God.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1027-1052) | — |
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