© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Dinar - Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad II ND
| Gold | 2.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Hafsid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Abu Asida Muhammad II (1295-1309) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1295-1309 |
| Value | ½ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1229-1574) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#153628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Translation: abu 'abd Allah / amir al-mu'minin / ibn amir al-mu'minin
Comment
The difference between this type and the type of Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad I (1249-1277 AD) is the legend on the reverse, which described the ruler as the caliph, son of the caliph. That is not a phrase used by Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad I.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dinar coin from the Hafsid dynasty is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Christian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a cross, which was a common motif in Christian coinage of the time. This blending of religious symbols reflects the diverse cultural influences present in the Hafsid dynasty, which ruled over a territory that spanned across North Africa and Sicily.
