½ Dirham - Ibráhím b. Músá b. Ja'far "al-Jazzár" Madinat Ṣan'a
200 (816) year| Silver | 0.79 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sana'a (Arabian Peninsula) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Ibrahim ibn Musa "al-Jazzar" (816-817) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 200 (816) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جاء / محمد رسول / الله
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره علي الدين كله و لو كره المشركون
Translation:
He came, Muḥammad is the messenger of God
Muḥammad is the messenger of God, He sent him with guidance and the true religion, that he may overcome all religion(s), even if the polytheists hate it
Edge
Plain.
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ibráhím b. Músá b. Ja'far "al-Jazzár," who was a prominent leader in the Arabian Peninsula during the 9th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable and durable piece of currency.