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Abbasids, Al-Muqtafi billah (289-295 AH/ 902-908 AD) AV Dinar. Ras al-'Ayn 293 AH = 906 AD, There's no God, except Him, He has no equal" in three lines across field; "In the name of God was struck this dinar in Ras al-'Ayn in the year 3 and 90 and 200" in inner margin; Qur'an XXX, 4-5 in outer margin / "Muhammad is the messenger of God" in three lines across field; Qur'an 9:33 in outer margin. Cf. Album 243.1; Bernardi 264Hl. 3.06g, 22mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine.
From a private Swiss collection.
An exceedingly rare dinar of stunning quality, which is possibly unique. The examples recorded by Bernardi for this mint are all dated 289-290. During his short reign, al-Mustakfi had to cope with both internal and external threats. The core regions of the Caliphate were menaced by the Qarmatians, a radical Isma'ili Shi'ite sect; on the other side, there was perennial conflict with the Byzantine Empire. Due to ill health, he suddenly died in 295 AH.
Extremely Fine.
From a private Swiss collection.
An exceedingly rare dinar of stunning quality, which is possibly unique. The examples recorded by Bernardi for this mint are all dated 289-290. During his short reign, al-Mustakfi had to cope with both internal and external threats. The core regions of the Caliphate were menaced by the Qarmatians, a radical Isma'ili Shi'ite sect; on the other side, there was perennial conflict with the Byzantine Empire. Due to ill health, he suddenly died in 295 AH.