Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCoinsA.H. 512–29 / A.D. 1118–35

Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern is a coins Balkh from Afghanistan|Afghanistan created in A.H. 512–29 / A.D. 1118–35 using pale gold measuring Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Weight: 0.082oz. (2.33g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPale gold
DimensionsDiam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Weight: 0.082oz. (2.33g)
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineAmerican Numismatic Society, New York (1979.213.1)
DateA.H. 512–29 / A.D. 1118–35

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Balkh, Afghanistan|Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern?

Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern created?

Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern dates to A.H. 512–29 / A.D. 1118–35.

What material is Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern made from?

Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern is crafted from pale gold.

Where does Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern originate?

Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern originates from Afghanistan|Afghanistan.

Is Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern in the public domain?

Dinar of Sanjar with Honeycomb Pattern 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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