© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
Dirham - al-Mundhir
| Silver | 2.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Al-Mundhir (المنذر) (886-888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 273-274 (887-888) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.1) |
| Currency | Dinar (756-929) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering in the center and in the marginal part
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الله احد الله
الصمد لم يلد و
لم يولد و لم يكن
له كفوا احد
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
God is One God
The eternal and indivisible, who has not begotten, and
has not been begotten and never is there
His equal
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.
Comment
The date is written in full, on the obverse. The script is somewhat calligraphic so not exactly like is presented below.Interesting fact
The Dirham coin was issued during the reign of Al-Mundhir, who was the Emir of Córdoba from 886 to 888 AD. During his reign, the Emirate of Córdoba was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. To address these issues, Al-Mundhir introduced a new coinage system that included the Dirham coin, which was made of silver and had a standardized weight and purity. This coin was an important step towards stabilizing the economy of the Emirate and promoting trade and commerce in the region.
