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Dinar - Khumarawayh b. Ahmad Misr
278 (892) year| Gold (.916) | 4.12 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tulunid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Khumarawayh ibn Ahmad (884-896) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 278 (892) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (868-905) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Reverse center: لله \ محمد \ رسول \ الله \ المعتمد على الله \ خمارويه بن أحمد
Reverse margin: محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدى ودين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
Reverse center: "To God. Muhammad is the Messenger of God. [The caliph] al-Mu'tamid 'ala Allah. Khumarawayh ibn Ahmad."
Reverse margin: "Muhammad is the Messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to proclaim it over all other religions, even if the polytheists dislike it (Qur'an 9:33)."
Comment
Grabar 42A 664
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold (.916) and weighed 4.12g, which was a significant amount for a circulation coin during the Tulunid dynasty.
