Sulayhids, 'Ali ibn Muhammad EL Dinar. AH 451 = AD 1059. Local imitation, possibly struck in Ethiopia or Eritrea. Crude imitation of Arabic script within linear circle and legend in the form of dashes in outer rim / Similar to obverse. Cf. Album 1075.3 for prototype. 1.91g, 23mm.
Near Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
An interesting imitation struck by neighbouring areas to trade with the Sulayhids.