Dirham - al-Amin & al-Natiq Musa 194 (810) front Dirham - al-Amin & al-Natiq Musa 194 (810) back
Dirham - al-Amin & al-Natiq Musa 194 (810) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Dirham - al-Amin & al-Natiq Musa

194 (810) year
Silver 3.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Caliph
Al-Amin (أبو عبد الله محمد الأمين) (809-813)
Prince
Al-Natiq Musa (813)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
194 (810)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (750-1517)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.13 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#381381
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph al-Amin, who was known for his generosity and lavish spending. As a result, the coinage issued during his reign was often of high quality and featured intricate designs, such as the one found on this particular Dirham. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, as silver was a highly valued metal during the time period.