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½ Dirham Crusader imitation in the name of al-Salih Isma'il and Caliph al-Mustansir, Dimashq ND
| Silver (.800) | 1.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1240-1250 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Denier (1099-1291) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#404559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
الامام
المستنصر
/ بسم / الله / ال] ر / حمن /]
Translation:
al-Imam
al-Mustansir
[bism Allah al-] rahman
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a dirham coin from the Abbasid Caliphate, which was a powerful and influential empire in the Islamic world during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Crusader states, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem, often imitated the coins of their Muslim neighbors in order to facilitate trade and commerce. This imitation coin, which was minted in the name of al-Salih Isma'il and Caliph al-Mustansir, features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic symbols and inscriptions, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during this period of history.
