Dirham - al-Musta'in ND (862-865) front Dirham - al-Musta'in ND (862-865) back
Dirham - al-Musta'in ND (862-865) photo
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Dirham - al-Musta'in ND

 
Silver 2.77 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Caliph
Al-Musta'in (862-866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
862-865
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (750-1517)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.77 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81337
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - al-Musta'in ND (862-865) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Silver weighing 2.77 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievement in the Islamic world. The Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, and this coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce during that time.