1 Dinar - Umar II ibn Shu'ayb (Iqritish mint; citing caliph al-Muktafi) 295 (908) front 1 Dinar - Umar II ibn Shu'ayb (Iqritish mint; citing caliph al-Muktafi) 295 (908) back
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1 Dinar - Umar II ibn Shu'ayb Iqritish mint; citing caliph al-Muktafi

295 (908) year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Crete (Abbasid Caliphate)
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
References
Numista
N#388708
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.