© Mauricio Peralta
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Dinar - Harun al-Rashid MUSA bin 'Isa
| Gold | 3.89 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-178 (787-795) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: محمد رسول الله بسم الله ضرب هذا الدينر سنة إثنين و سبعين و مئةمحمد رسول الله بسم الله ضرب هذا الدينر سنة إثنين و سبعين و مئة
Translation: Muhammad Is the Messenger Of God In the name of God this dinar was struck in the year 172
Comment
Bernardi 65; Album 218.7https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1874-0201-6
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Harun al-Rashid, who was the fifth caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate and is considered one of the most powerful and influential caliphs in Islamic history. He ruled from 786 to 809 AD and his reign is remembered for its cultural, scientific, and artistic achievements. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 3.89 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time.
