1 Dinar - al-Muqtadir (Sana'a; pseudo-Abbasid type) 306 (918) front 1 Dinar - al-Muqtadir (Sana'a; pseudo-Abbasid type) 306 (918) back
1 Dinar - al-Muqtadir (Sana'a; pseudo-Abbasid type) 306 (918) photo
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1 Dinar - al-Muqtadir Sana'a; pseudo-Abbasid type

306 (918) year
Gold 1.90 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Yu'firid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
306 (918)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.90 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#381289
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it weighed 1.90 grams. This indicates that the coin was a high-value denomination and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold suggests that the Yu'firid dynasty had access to gold resources and was able to produce coins with a high level of craftsmanship.