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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Dirham - Qatadah b. Idris "Abu Aziz" ND
| Silver | 1.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Sharifate of Mecca (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Sharif | Qatada ibn Idris al-Alawi al-Hasani (1201-1220) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1201-1220 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#382645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qatadah b. Idris "Abu Aziz" who was the ruler of the Sharifate of Mecca from 1201-1220. This coin is a rare example of a silver dirham issued during his reign, as most coins from this period were made of copper or gold. The coin's weight of 1.30g also makes it a unique piece, as most dirhams from this time period weighed between 2-4 grams.