1 Dirham - Yahya II al-Qadir 470 (1077) front 1 Dirham - Yahya II al-Qadir 470 (1077) back
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1 Dirham - Yahya II al-Qadir

470 (1077) year
Copper 4.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Taifa of Valencia (Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Emir
Yahya II al-Qadir (القادر يحيى بن إسماعيل بن المأمون) (1086-1092)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
470 (1077)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1010-1238)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.53 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#384769
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Arabic that reads "Al-Mu'tamid bin Abbad, Amir al-Mu'minin" (meaning "Al-Mu'tamid, son of Abbad, Commander of the Faithful"), indicating that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mu'tamid, the third ruler of the Taifa of Valencia.