Dirham - al-Mu'tali Yahya (Madinat Sabta - Ceuta) 417-425 (1026-1034) front Dirham - al-Mu'tali Yahya (Madinat Sabta - Ceuta) 417-425 (1026-1034) back
Dirham - al-Mu'tali Yahya (Madinat Sabta - Ceuta) 417-425 (1026-1034) photo
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Dirham - al-Mu'tali Yahya Madinat Sabta - Ceuta

 
Silver 2.76 g -
Description
Issuer
Taifa of Málaga (Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Emir
Yahya ibn Ali (يحيى بن علي المعتلي) (1026-1035)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
417-425 (1026-1034)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.76 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#212208
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of al-Mu'tali Yahya, who was the ruler of the Taifa of Málaga (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) from 1026 to 1034. This coin is a Dirham, which was a standard circulation coin during that time, and it was made of silver, weighing 2.76 grams.