1 Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Isa 293 (906) front 1 Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Isa 293 (906) back
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1 Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Isa

293 (906) year
Silver 1.12 g -
Description
Issuer
Sulaymanid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily)
Emir
Ahmad ibn 'Isa (901-908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
293 (906)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.12 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385371
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

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Interesting fact

The Ahmad b. 'Isa 293 (906) Dirham coin from the Sulaymanid dynasty was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins of the dynasty, which were made of copper. This change in material was likely due to a shortage of copper or a desire to showcase the wealth and power of the Sulaymanid Empire. The use of silver also gave the coin a higher value and made it more durable, as silver is less prone to corrosion than copper.