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Dirham - al-Mansur Madinat al-Salam
| Silver | 2.83 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mansur (أبو جعفر المنصور) (754-775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-157 (771-774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
رسول
الله
بخ بخ
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
Muhammad
The Messanger
Of God
(Bakh Bakh)
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mansur, who was the second Abbasid Caliph and ruled from 754 to 775 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize the administration of the empire, which led to the creation of a uniform currency system. The Dirham coin was an important part of this system, and it was used widely throughout the Abbasid Caliphate, which at its peak was the largest empire in the world.
