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Dirham - Al-Aziz Muhammad Aleppo
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Al-Aziz Muhammad (1216-1236) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 614-634 (1218-1237) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1183-1260) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#164738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a six-pointed star inscribed in a circle, the title of the sovereign; between each branch an inscription composed of the name of the workshop followed by the year of issue in all letters.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
الملك العزيز
ابن غازي
أيوب
a) ضرب | حلب | سنة | أربعة | عشرة | و ستمئة
b) ضرب | حلب | سنة | خمسة | عشرة | و ستمئة
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Aziz Muhammad, who was the son of Saladin and became the emir of Aleppo in 1218. He was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to unify the Ayyubid territories. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic culture and religion of the time, with Arabic script and symbols that signify the coin's denomination and minting location.
