Dinar - al-Mu'tasim ND (833-842) front Dinar - al-Mu'tasim ND (833-842) back
Dinar - al-Mu'tasim ND (833-842) photo
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Dinar - al-Mu'tasim ND

 
Gold 4.18 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Caliph
Al-Mu'tasim (المعتصم بالله) (833-842)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
833-842
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (750-1517)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.18 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81322
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - al-Mu'tasim ND (833-842) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Gold weighing 4.18 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.