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1 Dinar - Ahmad Citing mint official Dadi
249 (863) year| Gold | 4.19 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Ifriqiya |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ahmad (أبو إبراهيم أحمد بن محمد) (856-863) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 249 (863) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dinar - Ahmad (Citing mint official Dadi) 249 (863) from Emirate of Ifriqiya made of Gold weighing 4.19 g is that it is a rare example of a gold coin that was circulated as a standard denomination in a pre-modern Islamic currency system. Most gold coins from this time period were used as large denomination coins or as ceremonial gifts, rather than as everyday currency. This coin's unique combination of gold content and circulation use makes it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
