The power of the hammudid dynasty as represented in the gold coins of Ali Ibn Hammud al-Nasir struck in Andalusia (407-408 a. h. 1016-1017 a. d.)‎

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This paper presenting one of the most important turning points in Andalusia's history; during the reign of Bani Hammud dynasty, as it triggered the beginning of the weakness of the Andalusī Umayyad power and reign in this significant region.

Alī bin Hammud was the first ruler of the Hammudid dynasty.

Thus, his coins have their own significance as they reflect the struggles of the Hammudidsto consolidate their reign in Andalusia.

the present paper will investigate four gold dinars minted in al-Andalus in 407-408 A.

H, with the name “Alī al-Nasir le Din Allah”, which are unpublished and considered as among the very few pieces found bearing the name of this ruler.