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½ Dirham - al-Kamil Muhammad I Damascus ND
| Silver (.800) | 1 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Kamil (1218-1238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1218-1238 |
| Value | ½ Dirham (0.25) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Square in circle.
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Kamil Muhammad I, who was the last Ayyubid sultan of Egypt and Damascus. He ruled from 1218 to 1238 and was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to consolidate the Ayyubid Empire. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic culture and religion of the time, with Arabic script and symbols that were commonly used in Islamic coinage.
