Ghaznavid dynasty Dinar - Mas'ud I, 421 – 429
Nishapur mint
Information
Country
Ghaznavid dynasty
Ghaznavid dynasty
Currency
Dinar
(977 – 1186)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
421 – 429
Ruler
Mas'ud I
(1030–1041)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.04
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Ghaznavid dynasty. Issued from 421 to 429. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.04 g.
- Obverse
- Kufic inscription naming Mas'ud centre. Two marginal legends, inner legend names mint and date (Bismillah). (There is no God but Allah God alone Has no partner Mas'ud)
- Reverse
- Kufic inscription, enclosed in circle. One marginal legend. Sometimes with flower decoration at 6 o'clock and/or naming caliph. (Muhammad is the Messenger of God Nasir Din Allah Mas'ud)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 429 (1038) | — | |||
| 428 (1037) | — | |||
| 427 (1036) | — | |||
| 426 (1035) | — | |||
| 425 (1034) | — | |||
| 424 (1033) | — | |||
| 423 (1032) | — | |||
| 422 (1031) | — | |||
| 421 (1030) | — | |||
| ND (1030-1040) | — |
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