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Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin Hamah
| Silver (.925) | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Saladin (1174-1193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 580-587 (1185-1191) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Square in the circle
Naskh script
Mint name above name and titles of Abbasid Caliph an-Nasir in central Kufic legend; struck date in marginal Kufic legend
583 AH
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saladin, also known as al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf, who was a famous Sultan of Egypt and Syria during the Ayyubid dynasty. He is known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to unify the Muslim world. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1185 to 1191, and it is made of silver with a weight of 3.3 grams.
