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Dinar - al-Musta'sim ND
| Gold | 10.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Musta'sim (1242-1258) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1242-1258 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
some specimens with variable weight between 4.50 and 11.50 gramsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - al-Musta'sim ND (1242-1258) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Gold weighing 10.67 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when the Abbasid Caliphate was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural achievements. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic culture and religion of the time, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency.
