© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Dinar - Abu Zakariya' Yahya II "Yahya II al-Watiq"
| Gold | 2.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Hafsid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Yahya II al-Wathiq (1277-1279) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 675-677 (1277-1279) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1229-1574) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abu Zakariya' Yahya II, also known as Yahya II al-Watiq, who was the third ruler of the Hafsid dynasty. The Hafsid dynasty was a Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of North Africa and Sicily during the Middle Ages. The coin is made of gold and weighs 2.35 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the Hafsid dynasty, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
