1 Dirham - Abd al-Jabbar ibn 'Abd al-Rahman ND
| Copper | 1.41 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasids of Khorasan (Abbasid Caliphate) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abd al-Jabbar ibn 'Abd al-Rahman (758-759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 758-759 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=162853
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, philosophy, and science were translated into Arabic, and the city became a hub for scholars and intellectuals from across the region.
