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GOLD DINAR
of Offa, King of Mercia, Kent
This gold dinar, minted by King Offa of Mercia (Kent, England)
between 758-796 CE., was probably the first gold coin minted in England.
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Obverse field:
There is no God [worthy of
worship] except Allah (God) who has no partner or associate.
Margin:
Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah
(God), who sent him with the doctrine and true faith to prevail over every
religion. |
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Reverse
field:
Muhammad is the Apostle of
Allah (God).
Margin:
In the name of Allah (God) was
coined this dinar in the year one hundred and fifty-seven (AH -after Hijr).
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Showing the Arabic inscription "La
illaha il-Allah wahdahu laa shareekalahu" (There is no God [worthy of
worship] except Allah (God) who has no partner or associate)
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Between the three lines
forming the inscription of the field of the reverse are the words OFFA
REX.
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