¼ Fractional Dirham - Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah ND
| Silver | 0.71 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Fatimid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (996-1021) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 996-1021 |
| Value | ¼ Dirham (7⁄40) |
| Currency | Dinar (909-1171) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Fraction of dirhem struck under Al Hakim (386-411 Hegire) (996-1021) of the Fatimids dynasty. Coin circulating in North Africa (Egypt-Tunisia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who was the sixth Fatimid caliph and ruled from 996 to 1021. He was known for his controversial religious and political reforms, including the introduction of a new Islamic sect, the Druze, which blended elements of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. This coin, which bears his name and title, provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the Fatimid Caliphate during his reign.
