These Gold Coins are Set in 18 Karat Gold Cuff
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The gold coinage of the Ayybid rulers was
primarily at Cairo and Alexandria, cities governed
by the chiefs of the family. Provincial mints ruled
by lesser members of the family were restricted
to striking silver and copper. Al-Mansur
Muhammad succeeded his father in 1198, but
died the following year. His dinars were also of
the standard “two circ1e” design with his name
Muhammad/ibn 'Uthman on the reverse. The
concentric rings filled with lovely Arabic script
create a mesmerizing effect. They are as striking
and intriguing as the person who chooses to
wear something so unique.
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