Dinar - al-Mansur ND
| Gold (.900) | 4.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mansur (أبو جعفر المنصور) (754-775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 754-775 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Arabic script
Script: Arabic
Comment
Gold dinar coins across the Islamic Empire had similar calligraphic designs.The Abbasid Dynasty with its capital in Baghdad produced coins with Qur'anic inscriptions.
The proclamation of faith on one side states: "There is no god but God alone. He has no partner".
The other side states that "Muhammad is the Messenger of God".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - al-Mansur ND (754-775) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Gold (.900) weighing 4.25 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, scientific, and economic achievements in the Islamic world. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political ideals of the time, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency.
