Dirham - Abu Muttalib 342 (953) front Dirham - Abu Muttalib 342 (953) back
Dirham - Abu Muttalib 342 (953) photo
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Dirham - Abu Muttalib

342 (953) year
Silver 2.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Julandid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula)
Ruling authority
Abd'l-Muttalib (circa 953-957)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
342 (953)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.01)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.21 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#381284
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Abu Muttalib 342 (953) from Julandid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula) made of Silver weighing 2.21 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah" on one side, and an image of a standing figure on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Abu Muttalib, who was the great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is believed that this coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce during that time, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.