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Dirham - al-Kamil Muhammad I Damascus
| Silver | 2.93 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Kamil (1218-1238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 630-634 (1233-1237) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#321395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
In the center the name and title of the Caliph. Around the Kalima.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Center:
الامام
المستنصر
بالله ابو جعفر
المنصور امير المؤمنين
Around:
لا اله الا الله وحده لا شريك له محمد رسول الله
Translation:
Center:
Al-Imam Al-Mustansir
Bi-Allah Abu Jaafar
al-Mansur, Commander of the Faithful
Around:
There is no god but God alone
He has no equal
Muhammad is the Messenger of God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt Dirham coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the region. The Ayyubid dynasty was founded by Saladin, who led the Muslim forces against the Crusaders and eventually recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. However, after Saladin's death, the empire was divided among his descendants, leading to a series of internal conflicts and power struggles. Despite this, the Ayyubid Sultanate was able to maintain its control over Egypt and parts of Syria for several centuries, and the Dirham coin issued during this time remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
