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½ Dirham - al-'Adil Abu Bakr II Dimashq
637 (1240) year| Silver | 1.47 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Adil Abu Bakr II (1238-1240) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 637 (1240) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Al-Salih Ayyub, who was the last Ayyubid sultan of Egypt and Syria. He ruled from 1239 to 1249, and his reign marked the end of the Ayyubid dynasty, which was eventually replaced by the Mamluk Sultanate. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political conditions of the time.
