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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dinar - Abu'l-Qasim b. al-Ikhshid ND
| Gold | 3.79 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ikhshidid dynasty (Abbasid Caliphate) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abu'l-Qasim Unujur al-Ikhshid (أبو القاسم أنوجور) (946-960) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 946-961 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (935-969) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu'l-Qasim b. al-Ikhshid, who was the founder of the Ikhshidid dynasty and served as the governor of Egypt under the Abbasid Caliphate. The coin features an inscription that includes the name of the caliph, Al-Muqtadir, which suggests that it was issued during a time of political stability and cooperation between the Ikhshidid dynasty and the Abbasid Caliphate. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and weighs 3.79 grams indicates that it was a valuable and significant coin during its time.
