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Coinage of Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid)

1 catalogued issue of Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) — metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions with references.

In short

Masud III (1099–1115) ruled the Ghaznavid empire from Ghazna in its later, Indian-facing phase, and built the palace whose marble inscription is one of the earliest monumental texts in Persian verse. Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) issued 1 catalogued coin type dated 1099 CE – 1115 CE, recorded here with metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions. The surviving issues in this catalogue are struck in Gold at Ghazna.

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Key facts

Key facts about Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) in the Persian Treasury catalogue
Catalogued pieces1
Date range1099 CE – 1115 CE
Eras representedArab-Sasanian & Early Islamic
MetalsGold
DenominationsDinar
MintsGhazna
Reign1099–1115
CapitalGhazna
Economic basePunjab and Indian revenue
MonumentPalace of Masud III with Persian verse inscription

After the great raids

By Masud III's reign the Ghaznavids had lost Khorasan to the Seljuqs and their centre of gravity had shifted toward Punjab. Revenue came increasingly from India, and the coinage reflects that reorientation.

The dynasty remained wealthy and culturally productive; the palace at Ghazna and its Persian-verse inscription date from this reign.

Coinage

Ghaznavid gold and silver of the period follow Islamic epigraphic conventions, with some issues bilingual for Indian circulation. Strike quality is generally good.

The Ghurid conquest of 1151 destroyed Ghazna, and the dynasty ended in 1186, making Masud III's issues part of the late but stable phase of the series.

Arab-Sasanian & Early Islamic · 651 – 1258 CE

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Ghaznavid Gold Dinar

Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid)

1099–1115 CE

Ghaznavid Indian campaigns funded vast gold issues from Mahmud onward.

Frequently asked about Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid)

Were the later Ghaznavids still powerful?
They had lost Khorasan to the Seljuqs but remained wealthy through their Indian territories until the Ghurids destroyed Ghazna in 1151.
What language is on Ghaznavid coins?
Arabic for the religious and mint legends, with some Indian-circulation issues adding Sanskrit; Persian appears on monuments rather than coinage.
What coins did Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) issue?
Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) issued 1 catalogued coin type dated 1099 CE – 1115 CE, recorded here with metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions. The surviving issues in this catalogue are struck in Gold at Ghazna.
How many Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) pieces are catalogued on Persian Treasury?
1 item, dated 1099 CE – 1115 CE, spread across 1 era: Arab-Sasanian & Early Islamic.
Which metals were used for Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) coinage?
Gold. Each entry records the metal, the approximate weight where known, and a cited reference.
Which denominations are associated with Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid)?
Dinar. Every denomination has its own reference page with dated examples.
Where were Mas'ud III (Ghaznavid) coins minted?
Recorded mints include Ghazna.

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