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Dirham - Al-Mahdi, citing Bin Khazim
168 (775-785) years| Silver | 2.87 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mahdi (775-785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 (775-785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#394760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
Central Legend :
محمد رسول
الله صلى الله
عليه وسلم
الخليفة المهدي
بن خزيم
Marginal Legend
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و
دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله
ولو كره المشركون
Comment
Mint marks around the rim on the obverse:
- Big O : O - O - O - O - O Irminiyah
The reverse mentions Bin Khazim, one of the greatest Abbasid leaders.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mahdi, who was the third caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate and ruled from 775 to 785 CE. The coin features an inscription citing Bin Khazim 168, which refers to a hadith (a saying or tradition of the Prophet Muhammad) that states, "The dirham is the most excellent currency." This inscription highlights the importance of the dirham as a unit of currency in Islamic tradition and underscores the significance of the coin as a symbol of economic and religious authority.
