© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Dirham - al-Mu'tamid citing his brother al-Muwaffaq ND
| Silver | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mu'tamid (870-892) |
| Regent | Al-Muwaffaq (870-891) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 870-892 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mu'tamid, who was the Abbasid Caliph from 870 to 892 CE. During his reign, the Abbasid Caliphate was facing significant challenges, including internal power struggles and external threats from neighboring empires. Despite these challenges, Al-Mu'tamid was able to maintain the empire's stability and issue coins like this one, which feature his name and the name of his brother, Al-Muwaffaq. This coin is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Abbasid Caliphate during this time period.
