Abbasid Dinar (Minted in 136 AH) — Reign of Abu Ja'far al-Mansur
<p>The era of revolution ended with the passing of al-Saffah, giving way to Abu Ja''far al-Mansur — the true architect of the Abbasid State. This gold dinar was the first minted during his reign in 136 AH.</p><p>That year, Caliph al-Mansur was planning the greatest architectural project in Islamic history: the Round City of Baghdad. To build the dream, he needed to fund it. Every gold dinar issued was a credit toward building the future, serving as a golden witness that a state''s strength is measured not only by the sword but by the organized economic mind behind it.</p>
136 AH