1 Dirham - Muhammad ibn Sa'd and Hilal ibn Muhammad
564 (1169) year| Silver | 1.28 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Almoravids of Murcia (Almoravid Taifas) |
|---|---|
| King | Muhammad ibn Sa'd (محمد بن سعد بن مرد نيش) (1147-1171) |
| Prince | Hilal ibn Muhammad (circa 1171) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 564 (1169) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on the website "Coins of al-Andalus Tonegawa collection":http://www.andalustonegawa.50g.com/almoravids_taifas.htm
Gaceta Numismatica 100, pg 43-44 (this coin).
Interesting fact
The Almoravid Taifas were a series of small, independent kingdoms that emerged in the 11th century in the Islamic world, specifically in the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. The Almoravid dynasty was known for its military prowess and its ability to unite various tribes and regions under its rule. The coin , the 1 Dirham - Muhammad ibn Sa'd and Hilal ibn Muhammad 564 (1169) from Almoravids of Murcia, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period. It's made of silver and weighs 1.28 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value from the same era. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic and monetary systems that existed in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages.
