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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side. 

On the side of the coin on the left is a series of concentric circles with Arabic calligraphy within the borders of each circle. The other side of the coin also depicts a series of concentric circles with Arabic calligraphy within the borders of each circle.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.2367
People
Al-Amir, Arab (r. 1101-1130)
Title
Imitation of Dinar of al-Amir
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
12th century
Period
Crusader period
Culture
Crusader
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/182913

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Dimensions
3.85 g

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.2367
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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