Dirham - al-Musta'sim ND (1242-1258) front Dirham - al-Musta'sim ND (1242-1258) back
Dirham - al-Musta'sim ND (1242-1258) photo
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Dirham - al-Musta'sim ND

 
Silver 2.97 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Caliph
Al-Musta'sim (1242-1258)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1242-1258
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (750-1517)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.97 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#77202
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

The Abbasid Caliphate, which issued the Dirham coin , was known for its cultural and scientific achievements, including the development of algebra, the refinement of the Arabic numeral system, and the translation of Greek philosophical works into Arabic.