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© Roma Numismatics Limited
1 Quirat - Sidray ibn Wazir al-Qaysi ND
| Silver | 0.49 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Badja and Silves Regions (Almoravid Taifas) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Sidray ibn Wazir al-Qaysi (سدرائي بن وزير) (1144-1157) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1144-1157 |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sidray ibn Wazir al-Qaysi, who was a powerful Almoravid emir who ruled over the Badja and Silves regions in the 12th century. The Almoravid dynasty was a Berber Muslim dynasty that played a significant role in the history of the Islamic world, and this coin is a tangible reminder of their influence and legacy.