1 Dirham - Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Mogadishu (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad (circa 1322-1323) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1322-1323 |
| Value | Dirham |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#394619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Sultanate of Mogadishu, where this coin was minted, was a medieval state that existed from the 13th to the 16th century in what is now Somalia. During its time, the Sultanate was an important center of trade and commerce, and its coins were used widely in the region. The Billon material used to make this coin was a common alloy used in coinage during the medieval period, consisting of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals.