© Ariana G. Romero Rodríguez
© Ariana G. Romero Rodríguez
Dirham - al-Mahdi Muhammad I ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Taifa of Málaga (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad al-Mahdi ibn Idris (محمد بن إدريس المهدي) (1046-1052) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1047-1055 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1008-1052) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#356497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا اله الا No hay dios sino
الله وحده Dios, Único
لا شريك له No tiene compañero
محمد Muḥammad
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - al-Mahdi Muhammad I ND (1047-1055) from Taifa of Málaga (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) made of Billon is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Christian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Islamic caliph, al-Mahdi Muhammad I, while the reverse side features a cross, which was a common symbol of Christianity in the region at the time. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity and religious tolerance that existed in the Taifa of Málaga during the 11th century.
