Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Damascus) 575-589 (1180-1193) front Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Damascus) 575-589 (1180-1193) back
Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Damascus) 575-589 (1180-1193) photo
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Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin Damascus

 
Silver (.925) 2.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt
Sultan
Saladin (1174-1193)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
575-589 (1180-1193)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1169-1254)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.92 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#76773
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Square in the circle
Naskh script

Comment

References:
BALOG 90 (Damascus-582 H)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Saladin, who was a famous Sultan of Egypt and Syria, and a prominent leader in the Muslim world. He is known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to unify the Muslim states. This coin, which features his name and title, was likely used in everyday transactions during his rule and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.