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1 Dirham - Al-Mutawakkil Ahmad ibn Abdallah Sa'da
646 (1248) year| Silver | 1.35 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rassid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula) |
|---|---|
| Imam | Al-Mutawakkil Ahmad ibn Abdallah (1226-1258) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 646 (1248) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (897-1296) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievement in the Islamic world. The Rassid dynasty, which ruled the Arabian Peninsula from 1229 to 1375, was known for its advancements in fields such as mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. This coin, minted in 1248, bears the name of the ruler Al-Mutawakkil Ahmad ibn Abdallah, also known as Sa'da, who was known for his patronage of scholars and poets. It is made of silver and weighs 1.35 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the Islamic world.
