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Dirham - al-Mahdi Muhammadiya
168 (785) year| Silver | 2.90 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mahdi (775-785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 (785) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic text in the centre.
Surrounded by Arabic text.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Central legend
·
محمد رسول
الله صلى الله
عليه وسلم
الخليفة المهدي
· بخ ·
Marginal legend
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
Central legend
Muhammad is the Messenger /
of God, Gods Prayer /
and Salutations upon him (PBAH)/
The Caliph al-Mahdi Yazid
Marginal legend
Muhammad is the messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to reveal it to all religions even if the polytheists abhor it.
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin , which was issued during the reign of Caliph al-Mahdi (775-785 CE) of the Abbasid Caliphate, features an inscription that includes the name of the caliph and the year of issue in both Arabic and Persian. This bilingual inscription reflects the multicultural nature of the Abbasid Caliphate, which was a major power in the Islamic world at the time and had a diverse population that spoke multiple languages.
