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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Muhammad b. Mika'il al-Mahjam
763 (1362) year| Silver | 1.87 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Al-Mahjam (Rasulid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Nur al-Din Muhammad ibn Mika'il (1362-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 763 (1362) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.87 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Muhammad b. Mika'il (al-Mahjam) 763 (1362) Dirham coin from the Rasulid dynasty is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time. The fact that it weighs 1.87 grams suggests that it was a well-crafted coin with a consistent weight, indicating the advanced metallurgical skills of the mint that produced it. Additionally, the coin's design and inscriptions likely reflected the cultural and religious values of the Rasulid dynasty, which was known for its Islamic influence and artistic achievements.