© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
½ Dirham - al-Musta'sim ND
| Silver | 1.47 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Musta'sim (1242-1258) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1242-1258 |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Abbasid Caliphate, which issued this coin, was known for its cultural and scientific achievements, and its capital city, Baghdad, was considered the center of learning and intellectual inquiry in the Islamic world. During this time, many important works of literature, mathematics, and science were translated into Arabic, and the city was home to famous scholars and scientists such as Al-Khwarizmi and Al-Kindi.
