1 Dirham - 'Ali bin Hammud 406 (1015) front 1 Dirham - 'Ali bin Hammud 406 (1015) back
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1 Dirham - 'Ali bin Hammud

406 (1015) year
Silver 3.20 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ceuta (Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Governor
Ali ibn Hammud (علي بن حمًود الناصر) (1013-1016)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
406 (1015)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.20 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385111
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dirham - 'Ali bin Hammud 406 (1015) coin from City of Ceuta (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the medieval period. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for important transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was a significant and valuable coin in its time.