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Dirham - Al-Adil Sayf al-Din Abu Bakr I Double Trefoil / Six-foil / Six-Pointed star / Square in the circle type
| Silver | 2.93 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Adil Abu Bakr I (1200-1218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 597-615 (1196-1219) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Festooned six-foil with inscriptions inside.
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Photos: A# 803 Date UndefinedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of geometric shapes, including a double trefoil, six-foil, six-pointed star, and square in the circle. This blend of shapes represents the Islamic emphasis on mathematical precision and beauty in art and architecture.
