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1 Dirham - al-Malik al-Ashraf Isma'il al-Mahjam
799 (1397) yearSilver | 1.84 g | 26 mm |
Issuer | Rasulid dynasty |
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Sultan | Al-Ashraf Isma'il I (1377-1400) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 799 (1397) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.84 g |
Diameter | 26 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#383298 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Rasulid dynasty, and it reflects the importance of trade and commerce in the region during that period.