Here's the story of an Arabic coin with a Christian cross

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Here's the story of an Arabic coin with a Christian cross

This Iberian coin, minted by a Christian kingdom in Spain, features a cross. However, the rest of it is modelled on an Islamic design by featuring Arabic inscriptions. This unusual blend of a Christian symbol and Islamic design on a small coin tells us about the unique history of the Iberian Peninsula. #Andalus #Maravedi

May 25, 2024