1 Dirham - 'Abd al-Rahman V Al-Andalus
414 (1023) year| Silver | 2.10 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Abd al-Rahman V (عبد الرحمن المستظهر بألله) (1023-1024) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 414 (1023) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Dinar (929-1031) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#384989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This coin has been published on the website "Coins of al-Andalus Tonegawa collection":http://www.andalustonegawa.50g.com/AbdalRahmanV.htm
Numisma 186-191 (1984), pg 205-207 (this coin).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abd al-Rahman V, who was the last Umayyad caliph to rule over the Caliphate of Córdoba. He was known for his efforts to centralize power and restore the caliphate's former glory, and this coin may have been part of those efforts. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it may have been used for everyday transactions, making it a common sight in the markets and bazaars of Córdoba and other cities in the caliphate.
