Abbasid Dinar (minted in 194 AH) Reign of Muhammad al-Amin
A dinar struck under the heavy shadows of conflict. In 194 AH, the "Fourth Fitna" (civil war) between the brothers Al-Amin and Al-Ma'mun ignited. This gold carries the weight of fraternal strife; Al-Amin struck these dinars to assert his legitimacy and fund his armies defending Baghdad. The coin pulses with political anxiety, encapsulating the drama of rival thrones that nearly dismantled the state from within.<!-- notionvc: b6b2edf5-7cc9-4831-92f9-f63213a47379 -->
194 AH