© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dinar - 'Ali b. al-Ikhshid ND
| Gold | 4.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Ikhshidid dynasty (Abbasid Caliphate) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abu'l-Hasan Ali ibn al-Ikhshid (علي بن محمد بن طغج الإخشيد) (961-965) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 961-966 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (935-969) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 'Ali b. al-Ikhshid ND (961-966) Dinar coin from the Ikhshidid dynasty (Abbasid Caliphate) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin features the name of the caliph, 'Ali b. al-Ikhshid, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features an image of a crowned figure, believed to represent the Sassanian king, Ardashir I, who ruled Persia before the Arab conquest. This blending of styles and imagery reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the early Islamic period.
