This study presents and analyzes two rare gold dinars struck under the Aghlabid dynasty (800–909 CE) and preserved in the Shahat Museum. It aims to examine their artistic and numismatic aspects, assess their rarity and position within the Aghlabid monetary system, and explore their political and economic implications. The significance of this research lies in highlighting the two Shahat Museum dinars and analyzing their epigraphic and decorative features, thereby contributing to their recognition within academic research. The study applies a descriptive–analytical approach to the data, supported by the historical method to interpret contextual events, along with direct practical examination of the specimens. The findings reveal that the two dinars are unique in type, demonstrating the continued appearance of the names “Shukr” and “Balagh,” which were overlooked by previous studies. The evidence also indicates that these Mawali were not merely mint officials but influential figures who held political, military, and administrative positions. This explains the prominence of their names on the coins as a form of political communication and propaganda. Such findings reflect the robustness of the Aghlabid economy and underscore the importance of coinage as both a symbolic and political instrument.
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