Middle Abbasid and Contemporaneous Gold Coinages. A die corpus, part one, AH 219–253. Viacheslav S. Kuleshov

Expected to ship 15th of September 2026

Middle Abbasid and Contemporaneous Gold Coinages. A die corpus, part one, AH 219–253

Viacheslav S. Kuleshov

512 pages · Hardcover

The first part of the comprehensive die corpus of Middle Abbasid gold coinage and contemporaneous issues in gold — an essential reference work in Islamic numismatics.

This volume documents gold dinars of the middle Abbasid Caliphate and of the Aghlabid dynasty from AH 219 to AH 253 (834/835–867/868 AD), based on large-scale die-link analysis. The reconstruction of die chains and die relationships refines chronological sequences and contributes to a more precise understanding of production patterns within the Middle Abbasid and contemporaneous monetary systems.

The volume includes:

• A complete die corpus arranged by date
• Identification and mapping of die links and die chains
• Analysis of epigraphic formulas and their variations
• High-quality illustrations supporting die comparison
• An apparatus facilitating cross-reference and citation

Designed for numismatists, historians of early Islam, museum curators, and advanced collectors. This corpus establishes a foundational framework for chronological, quantitative, and comparative research in Abbasid and Aghlabid numismatics.