1 Dirham - al-Malik al-Ashraf Isma'il (al-Mahjam) 799 (1397) front 1 Dirham - al-Malik al-Ashraf Isma'il (al-Mahjam) 799 (1397) back
1 Dirham - al-Malik al-Ashraf Isma'il (al-Mahjam) 799 (1397) photo
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1 Dirham - al-Malik al-Ashraf Isma'il al-Mahjam

799 (1397) year
Silver 1.84 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Rasulid dynasty
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
References
Numista
N#383298
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.