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⅙ "Sudaysi" Dirham - al-Muti' ND
| Silver | 0.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Muti' (946-974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 946-974 |
| Value | ⅙ Dirham (7⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Sudaysi" Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Muti', who was the Abbasid caliph from 946 to 974 CE. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by Al-Muti' to replace the previous coinage system, which had been in use since the time of the Umayyad Caliphate. The "Sudaysi" Dirham was made of silver and weighed 0.36 grams, which was a significant reduction in weight compared to the earlier coins. This change in weight was likely due to the economic reforms implemented by Al-Muti' to address the inflation that had occurred during the previous reigns. The introduction of this new coinage system marked an important milestone in the economic history of the Abbasid Caliphate.
