Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Dirham - Al-Malik Al-Mansur Nuraddin 'Umar b. Šamsaddín 'Ali
| Silver | 1.65 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rasulid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Mansur Umar I (1236-1249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 634-647 (1237-1249) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1229-1454) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#357884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Malik Al-Mansur Nuraddin 'Umar b. Šamsaddín 'Ali, who was the fourth ruler of the Rasulid dynasty, which was a Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Yemen and Saudi Arabia during the 13th century. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in both Hijri and Gregorian calendars, which is a unique feature of Rasulid coins. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during that time period.