© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Dinar - Shu'ayb I ibn Umar
| Gold | 4.29 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Crete (Abbasid Caliphate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Shu'ayb I ibn 'Umar (circa 855-880) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-272 (883-885) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in the Abbasid Caliphate, with the Emirate of Crete being a relatively short-lived breakaway state that emerged during this period. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the Abbasid caliph, Al-Mu'tamid, indicating that the Emirate of Crete still recognized the caliph's authority. This highlights the complex political dynamics at play during this time and the ways in which different regions and factions were vying for power and influence.
