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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this majestic Ayyubid Saladin gold dinar, struck at Al-Iskandariya (Alexandria), Egypt, in 588 AH / 1192–1193 AD, during the reign of al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf I, the legendary Saladin (564–589 AH / 1169–1193 AD).
Weighing 4.06 grams, with nearly 20 mm in diameter, this scarce medieval Islamic gold coin represents a remarkable tangible connection to one of the most consequential rulers of the twelfth century AD. Celebrated for his leadership during the Crusades, his role in the recovery of Jerusalem, and his establishment of Ayyubid power across Egypt and the Levant, Saladin remains an enduring symbol of Islamic sovereignty, military strategy, and royal authority. This historical gold dinar offers investors in rare gold coins an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the Ayyubid dynasty and the political history of the medieval Islamic world.
An Extraordinary Gift of History, Gold and Eternal Affection
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The coin’s sophisticated epigraphy makes it particularly compelling. Both the obverse and reverse feature inscriptions arranged in two-line central legends and marginal inscriptions, reflecting the refined monetary traditions of the Ayyubid period. The inner marginal legend on the obverse names the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir and identifies him as Commander of the Faithful, expressing the religious legitimacy and caliphal recognition underpinning Islamic political authority. On the reverse, the inner marginal legend names Saladin, while the central inscription identifies him as Yusuf ibn Ayyub — “Joseph, son of Job” — his personal name and patronymic. These inscriptions provide valuable historical evidence of the relationship between the Ayyubid sultanate and the Abbasid caliphate, while demonstrating how medieval Islamic gold coinage communicated sovereignty through carefully structured Arabic calligraphy. Struck at the strategically significant Egyptian mint of Al-Iskandariya in 588 AH / 1192–1193 AD, this dinar belongs to the final years of Saladin’s reign, a period of immense political and military significance. Its surviving inscriptions preserve the language of authority, faith, and dynastic identity in a format that has endured for more than eight centuries.
Classified as A 785.2, this scarce Ayyubid gold dinar is described as very fine, with some surface deposit. Its 4.06-gram weight, historical attribution, identifiable mint, and dated issue make it a noteworthy example of medieval Islamic numismatics.
Offered with provenance from a well-established, licensed numismatic company based in London, United Kingdom, the coin has a stated element of commercial provenance.
For investors seeking rare Islamic gold coins, Saladin gold dinars, Ayyubid dynasty coins, medieval Egyptian gold coinage, or historically significant tangible assets, this piece combines precious-metal appeal with exceptional historical context. It is especially relevant to those interested in the Crusader period, the history of Jerusalem, the Abbasid caliphate, Islamic epigraphy, and the monetary heritage of twelfth-century Egypt. A scarce gold dinar bearing Saladin’s name is more than an ancient monetary object: it is a surviving witness to an era that shaped the history of the Middle East and continues to influence the world’s historical imagination.
