© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Ibrahim b. 'Abd Allah al-Basra
145 (762) year| Silver | 2.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Alid Rebellion (Abbasid rebels) |
|---|---|
| General | Ibrahim ibn 'Abd Allah (762-763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 145 (762) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Ibrahim's rebellion achieved initial success from al-Basra and gained control over Ahwaz, Fars, and Wasit.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Alid Rebellion, which was a rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate by the Alid dynasty, who claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law and cousin, Ali. The coin features the name of Ibrahim b. 'Abd Allah (al-Basra) as the mint master, indicating that it was minted in the city of Basra, which was a major center of trade and commerce during the Abbasid era.