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Dinar - al-Rashid 'UMAR in field
| Gold | 4.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-175 (789-792) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Central four line inscription, circular legend surrounding.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Giulio Bernardi: “Arabic Gold Coins: the first essay of a Corpus, vol. 1”Bernardi# 66
'UMAR
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 'Umar in the field, indicating that it was minted during the early years of his reign.
