LE MONDE ARABE
Egypt - Fatimids
al-Amir Abu 'Ali al-Mansur, AH 495-524 (1101-1130 CE). Dinar AH 518 (1124 CE), Misr (Cairo). Two lines inscription within two circular inscriptions / Two lines inscription within two circular inscriptions. 4,15g. Album 729; Nicol 2541.

As struck. Fdc.

During the reign of al-Amir, the mint of Cairo issued coins of high quality, using carefully engraved dies. Although kufic script was no longer commonly used at this time, it continued to adorn the coinage of the Fatimids and early Ayyubids.