© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Dirham - Hamama ibn al Muiz ibn Atiya In the name of Hammudid Yahya ibn Ali ND
| Silver | 3.09 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Fès (North Africa and Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Hamama ibn al-Mu'izz ibn 'Atiya (حمامة بن المعزّ بن عطيّة) (1031-1048) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1031-1048 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Hammudid Yahya ibn Ali, who was the ruler of the Emirate of Fès in North Africa and Sicily during the 11th century. The coin features the name of the ruler, Hamama ibn al Muiz ibn Atiya, which suggests that it was issued in his honor or during his lifetime. The use of silver in the coin's minting also indicates that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency during that time period.
