© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Dirham - Abu'l-'Abbas Ahmad ND
| Silver | 0.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Wattasid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu'l-'Abbas Ahmad (1526-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1545 |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عبد الله
أحمد أمير
المسلمين
Translation:
Abdullah Ahmad
Commander of the Muslims
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dirham coin from the Wattasid dynasty is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of the Almohad caliph, Abu'l-'Abbas Ahmad, while the reverse side features a Christian cross and the name of the mint city, Marrakech, in Latin script. This fusion of Islamic and Christian elements reflects the cultural exchange and religious coexistence that characterized the Wattasid dynasty's rule over North Africa and Sicily during the 16th century.
