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½ Dirham - Abu Mahally al-Mahdi
1021 (1612) year| Silver | 1.35 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Marrakesh Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu Mahally al-Mahdi (1612-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1021 (1612) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (1549-1659) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#183136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المهدي
خليفة
الله
Translation:
al Mahdi
kalifat
allah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu Mahally al-Mahdi, who was the Sultan of Morocco from 1612 to 1631. He was a member of the Saadi dynasty, which was a powerful and influential dynasty that ruled Morocco from the 16th to the 17th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.