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Dinar - al-Rashid JA'FAR in field
| Gold | 4.26 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176-187 (793-803) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#159907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Translation:
In the name of God, this dinar struck the year of one hundred eighty-four as the Messenger of Allah
Jaafar
Comment
Giulio Bernardi: “Arabic Gold Coins: the first essay of a Corpus, vol. 1”Bernardi# 69
Bernardi# 69De (Misr mint)
JA'FAR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph Al-Rashid, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it features the name "Ja'far" in the field, which was a common practice during this period to include the name of the mint master or governor on the coin.
