Harvard Art Museums > 2003.235: Dinar of Abu Hafs `Umar ibn Ishaq Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Dinar of Abu Hafs `Umar ibn Ishaq (Abu-Hafs 'Umar) , 2003.235,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 23, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/57785. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 2003.235 People Abu-Hafs 'Umar (r. 1248-1266) Title Dinar of Abu Hafs `Umar ibn Ishaq Classification Coins Work Type coin Date c. 1250 Places Creation Place: Africa, North Africa Period Almohad period Culture North African Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/57785 Physical Descriptions Medium Gold Metal AV Dimensions 4.62 g Denomination dinar Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Corina and David Silich-von Schulthess Accession Year 2003 Object Number 2003.235 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description This is an extremely fine gold coin from the Almohad (al-Muwahhidun) period in North Africa and Spain. The obverse and reverse carry field legends written in a elegant cursive naskh script in a square placed within a circle. Additonal legends are in the margins. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
