Flag of IranIslamic ArtCoinsA.H. 486 / A.D. 1093–1094

Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) is a coins Isfahan from Iran|Iran created in A.H. 486 / A.D. 1093–1094 using gold measuring Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm) Weight: 0.158oz. (4.478g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold
DimensionsDiam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm) Weight: 0.158oz. (4.478g)
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineAmerican Numismatic Society, New York (1922.211.119)
DateA.H. 486 / A.D. 1093–1094

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Isfahan, Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94)?

Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) created?

Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) dates to A.H. 486 / A.D. 1093–1094.

What material is Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) made from?

Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) is crafted from gold.

Where does Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) originate?

Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) originates from Iran|Iran.

Is Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) in the public domain?

Dinar of Mahmud b. Malik Shah (r. 1092–94) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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