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Dinar - al-Mutawakkil Donative type ND
| Gold | 4.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mutawakkil (847-861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 847-861 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
It is recorded that the Caliph al-Mu’tasim left Baghdad in 220h in search of a site for a new capital which would be free from the factional divisions that had plagued the city. He decided on Samarra, which he gave the official name of Surra man ra’a (“he who sees it is delighted”).Al-Wathiq continued to use it as his residence and, with the reign of al-Mutawakkil, the city was enlarged and embellished.It was under al-Mutawakkil that the first special donative coinages were introduced, and they played a role in the enhanced prosperity of Surra man ra’a.This coin is one of a series struck on broad ceremonial-sized flans which would have been distributed to the caliph’s favourites, or perhaps sold to richer members of the public for use as ornaments.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - al-Mutawakkil (Donative type) ND (847-861) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Gold weighing 4.29 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Al-Mutawakkil, the Commander of the Faithful" on one side, and an image of the caliph himself on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Al-Mutawakkil, who was the 10th Abbasid caliph and ruled from 847 to 861 CE. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political significance of the caliphate during that time.
