Ghorid Gold Heavy Dinar of Muizz al-Din Muhammad

 

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We are excited to present an exceptional numismatic treasure in our upcoming E-Auction 5: Lot 89

 Ghorid Gold Heavy Dinar of Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad (AH 601) This extraordinary gold heavy dinar, weighing 22.30 grams and measuring 35 millimeters in diameter, was minted in Baldat Ghazna (modern-day Ghazni, Afghanistan) during the year AH 601 (1204-1205 AD). Classified as Album 1759, this posthumous issue features inscriptions exclusively citing Muizz al-Din Muhammad bin Sam, a standard practice for coins struck between AH 599 and 605.

 

Lot 89

Lot 89 – Ghorid AV Heavy Dinar

Starting Price: 8,500 GBP

Bid on Lot 89

Historical Context

Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad, also known as Muhammad of Ghor, was a prominent ruler of the Ghorid dynasty, reigning from 1171 until his assassination in 1206.

Following his death, Taj al-Din Yildiz assumed power but continued to issue coinage in Mu’izz al-Din’s name until late AH 605, when he introduced his own name on the currency.

Notable Features

• Condition: Graded as About Uncirculated, this coin exhibits minimal wear, with all inscriptions fully legible—a rarity for pieces of this era.

• Rarity: This specimen is extremely rare and is in far better condition than any other known examples, making it a significant acquisition for collectors and historians alike.

• Provenance: Hailing from the collection of a UK-based collector formed in the early 2000s, this coin carries a distinguished ownership history.

Auction Details

• Starting Price: £8,500

• Estimate: £17,000

• Auction Date: January 19, 2025, commencing at 6:00 PM CET

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