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Central Asia, Persia, India, & Transoxiana, Ghaznavid Dynasty, ca. 1016 CE (407 AH). A great example of a Ghazni mint gold dinar coin under the sultan Mahmud of Ghazni (999 to 1030 CE). Obverse: character above four lines of script legends within inner circle and a band of legends around. Reverse: decorative ornament above religious phrases within a double band of legends. Reference A-1607. The coin is displayed in a modern wood frame with a decorative brass rivets in each corner. Size of coin: 0.96" Diameter (2.4 cm); frame: 6.5" L x 0.675" W x 6.5" H (16.5 cm x 1.7 cm x 16.5 cm); quality of gold: 65.76%; total weight: 4.9 grams

The Ghaznavid dynasty was a Persian-Muslim dynasty of Turkic origin that ruled much of central Asia from 975 to 1187 CE. The Ghaznavid state was centered in Ghazni, a city in present day Afghanistan. Mahmud of Ghazni was the first Islamic ruler to use the title of "sultan" from his ascension in 999 CE until his death in 1030 CE. Mahmud is often portrayed as a devout follower of Islam and was the most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid and turned the former provincial city of Ghazni into a very wealthy capital of an extensive empire that encompassed Afghanistan, most of Iran, Pakistan and regions of North-West India. Although the Ghaznavid dynasty only lasted just over 200 years, due to Mahmud’s expansions Muslims were to hold sway over much of central Asia and northern India for over 700 years, until the arrival of the British.

Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired 1994

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Softening and nicks to peripheries. Displayed in a modern wood, glass, and brass frame.