1 Dirham - Yahya II ibn Yahya al-'Aliya
250 (864) year| Silver | 1.68 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Idrisid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Yahya II ibn Yayha (863-866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 250 (864) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=104020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dirham coin from the Idrisid dynasty is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Berber languages. The Arabic inscription reads "Al-'Aliya" (the exalted) and "Yahya II ibn Yahya" (the name of the ruler), while the Berber inscription reads "Yahya" (the name of the ruler) and "Tamgut" (a Berber word meaning "good luck" or "blessing"). This bilingual inscription reflects the cultural diversity of the Idrisid dynasty, which ruled over a territory that spanned across northern Morocco and parts of Algeria, and highlights the importance of both Arabic and Berber languages in the region.