© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
Dirham - Al-Mujahid Ali type C - 'Adan
| Silver | 1.80 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rasulid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Mujahid Ali (1321-1363) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 722-764 (1322-1363) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1229-1454) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Linear inscriptions within hexafoil, followed by two series of circumferential circular inscriptions delimited by circles.
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Legends may vary from copy to copy and may be abbreviated.Al-Mujahid was the first to introduce pictorial devices on the Rasulid silver coinage, a practice continued by all subsequent members of the dynasty; the obverse iconography of the two fishes represents the mint of 'Adan, while the lion is used for the city of al-Mahjam, hawk for Zabid and seated man for Ta'izz (Tha'bat).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mujahid Ali, who was the third ruler of the Rasulid dynasty and ruled from 1322 to 1363. The Rasulid dynasty was a Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Yemen and Saudi Arabia during the 14th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic culture and beliefs of the time, and its silver content and weight suggest that it was a widely used and valued form of currency in the region.
