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Fatimid. al-Mustansir (1036-1094 AD). AV imitative Dinar. Tarabulus

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Fatimid. al-Mustansir (1036-1094 AD). AV imitative Dinar (2.29g/ 23mm).  Album 719.2. Contemporary imitation, with mint derived from Tarabulus (Tripoli in Syria) and the date vaguely derived from AH(4)6x or (4)7x; probably of Yemeni origin, pierced twice for attachment; an interesting item, unlike others we have seen in the past. Extremely fine, pierced. Ex Stephen Album auction 49.