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Dirham - al-Mahdi Muhammad I ND
| Billon | 3.35 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin was issued during the reign of al-Mahdi Muhammad I, who was the ruler of the Taifa of Málaga, a small kingdom in the Al-Andalus region of Spain, during the 11th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "al-Mahdi Muhammad I, Amir al-Mu'minin" (meaning "al-Mahdi Muhammad I, Commander of the Faithful"), indicating that the ruler was also considered a spiritual leader in addition to being a political one. This blending of religious and political authority was a common feature of Islamic societies during this time period.