Dinar - Ahmad b. Tulun ND (868-884) front Dinar - Ahmad b. Tulun ND (868-884) back
Dinar - Ahmad b. Tulun ND (868-884) photo
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Dinar - Ahmad b. Tulun ND

 
Gold 4.19 g -
Description
Issuer
Tulunid dynasty
Emir
Ahmad ibn Tulun (868-884)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
868-884
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (868-905)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.19 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86587
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Ahmad b. Tulun ND (868-884) from Tulunid dynasty made of Gold weighing 4.19 g is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and cultural growth in the Islamic world. The Tulunid dynasty, which ruled over Egypt and Syria from 868 to 905 AD, was known for its patronage of the arts and sciences, and its capital city, Fustat, was a major center of learning and trade. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the prosperity and sophistication of this era.