1 Dinar - Ziyadat Allah II 249 (863) front 1 Dinar - Ziyadat Allah II 249 (863) back
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1 Dinar - Ziyadat Allah II

249 (863) year
Gold 4.21 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Ifriqiya
Emir
Ziyadat Allah II (زيادات الله بن محمد) (863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
249 (863)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.21 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#383514
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Struck at Qayrawan.

Interesting fact

The 1 Dinar - Ziyadat Allah II 249 (863) coin from the Emirate of Ifriqiya is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 4.21 grams, which was a significant amount of gold for a circulating coin at that time.