1 Dinar - Umar II ibn Shu'ayb Iqritish mint; citing caliph al-Muktafi
295 (908) yearGold |
Issuer | Emirate of Crete (Abbasid Caliphate) |
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Emir | Umar II ibn Shu'ayb (circa 880-895) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 295 (908) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 1 Dinar |
Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
Composition | Gold |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#388708 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the Abbasid Caliphate during the reign of Umar II ibn Shu'ayb.