1 Dirham - Abu'l Hawwad Hammad ibn Ahmad ND (990-999) front 1 Dirham - Abu'l Hawwad Hammad ibn Ahmad ND (990-999) back
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1 Dirham - Abu'l Hawwad Hammad ibn Ahmad ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Uqaylids of Takrit (Uqaylid dynasty)
Governor
Abu'l Hawwad Hammad ibn Ahmad (circa 990-999)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
990-999
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#386292
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Dirham - Abu'l Hawwad Hammad ibn Ahmad ND (990-999) from Uqaylids of Takrit (Uqaylid dynasty) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic elements in its design. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic that reads "La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu" (There is no god but Allah alone, no partner has He), which is a common Islamic phrase found on many coins of the time. However, the reverse side of the coin features an image of a crowned king, which is a pre-Islamic motif that was commonly used on coins of the ancient Persian Empire. This blending of Islamic and pre-Islamic elements reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Uqaylid dynasty, which ruled over a region that was home to both Muslims and non-Muslims.