Indonesian Gold Dinars from Aceh Sultanate

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Five Indonesian gold Dinars Aceh Sultanate, Sumatra, 16th-17th centuries each gold coin is stamped on both sides in Arabic, one side with the name of the sultan in whose reign the coin was minted. One from reign of Iskander Muda (1607-1636), another from the reign of Alauddin al Qahhar (1537-1568)., the other three were minted during times when a female sultan sat on the Aceh throne, 1.2 cm, 1.3 cm & 1.4 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London. Other Notes: Iskander Muda (1607-1636) was the twelfth Sultan of Aceh and one of the most significant. He expanded the sultanate's territory and during his tenure, Aceh became An important international Islamic centre for learning and trade. Alauddin al Qahhar (1537-1568) sacked Johor and brought its sultan to Aceh where he was then killed. He also led campaigns against the Batak people who refused to convert to Islam.

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