House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele with this majestic heavy gold dinar of the Abbasid Caliphate, struck during the reign of the Last Abbasid Caliph Al-Musta’sim Billah (AH 640–656 / 1242–1258 AD).
This historically important and visually captivating gold Dinar was minted in the legendary city of Madinat al-Salam, the illustrious “City of Peace,” which served for centuries as the intellectual and political heart of the Islamic world.
Weighing an impressive 6.79 grams, with 28 mm in diameter, this substantial issue represents a remarkable survival from the twilight years of the Abbasid dynasty and stands today as a great investment-grade gold coin for the advanced Islamic numismatist and distinguished investor in medieval gold coinage.
Struck in radiant gold and displaying elegant Arabic inscriptions across both obverse and reverse, the coin reflects the refined calligraphic artistry for which Abbasid coinage is celebrated. The inscriptions are beautifully arranged within ornamental circular borders, conveying the religious declarations and caliphal authority characteristic of the era. Despite being clipped to standard and struck on a naturally wavy flan, the dinar retains exceptional historical charm and originality, qualities highly prized by collectors who appreciate authentic medieval minting characteristics. Graded Good Very Fine, the coin preserves impressive detail throughout the legends, with much of the bold script remaining clear and visually attractive.
This majestic Abbasid dinar was produced during one of the most dramatic periods in Islamic history. The reign of al-Musta’sim marked the final chapter of Abbasid rule in Baghdad before the Mongol conquest of 1258 AD, an event that transformed the political landscape of the medieval Middle East forever.
Coins from this short and historically significant reign are avidly sought after because they embody the last flourishing of the Abbasid Caliphate prior to its fall. Owning such a piece offers collectors a direct and tangible connection to the closing years of one of the greatest empires in Islamic civilization.
The warm golden surfaces shimmer attractively under light, while the hand-struck fabric and irregular contours provide undeniable evidence of genuine medieval craftsmanship. Every detail of this dinar tells a story of commerce, faith, empire, and survival across more than seven centuries of history. Its substantial weight and historical prestige make it an outstanding centrepiece for an elite Islamic coin collection or an exceptional acquisition for investors seeking historically important gold rarities.
Referenced as Album 275, this magnificent Abbasid gold Dinar combines rarity, historical significance, artistic beauty, and enduring intrinsic value. A truly majestic example from the final Abbasid era, it remains a great investment-grade product worthy of the most discerning investors of Islamic and medieval world coinage.
