Dinar - Muhammad al-Afshin b. Diwdad Maragha
285 (898) year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Sajid dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Muhammad al-Afshin ibn Diwdad (889-901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 285 (898) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (889-929) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"Y1478 AV dinar, struck at Maragha and Bardha‘a
RRR [Extremely Rare]
Cited as al-Afshin on his coins.
Emirates Coin Auction 1, lot 381, dated 285 (Maragha), noted by Vasmer for Bardha‘a."
Interesting fact
The coin is a rare and historically significant artifact, and it's interesting to note that it was made of gold. The Sajid dynasty was a Persian dynasty that ruled over parts of the Caucasus region, including present-day Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, during the 9th and 10th centuries. The fact that this coin was minted during the reign of Muhammad al-Afshin b. Diwdad in 285 (898) suggests that the Sajid dynasty was still in power at that time. It's also worth mentioning that the coin's design and inscriptions can provide valuable information about the cultural and religious beliefs of the people who created it. For example, the coin may feature Arabic inscriptions or imagery that reflects the Islamic faith, which was the dominant religion in the region at the time. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the cultural and economic practices of a bygone era.
