Dinar - al-Saffah ND (750-754) front Dinar - al-Saffah ND (750-754) back
Dinar - al-Saffah ND (750-754) photo
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Dinar - al-Saffah ND

 
Gold 4.23 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Caliph
Al-Saffah (أبو العباس عبد الله السفاح) (750-754)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
750-754
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (750-1517)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.23 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#77242
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Arabic script

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - al-Saffah ND (750-754) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Gold weighing 4.23 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievement in the Islamic world. The Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258, was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, and the coinage of this period reflects the wealth and sophistication of the empire. The gold dinar was a widely used denomination and was often decorated with intricate designs and calligraphy, making it not only a means of exchange but also a symbol of the empire's prosperity and artistic achievement.