Dirham - al-Nāṣir Muhammad I
| Silver | 3.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad I (1293-1294, 1299-1309, 1310-1341) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 715-739 (1293-1341) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The kalima surrounded by the name of the workshop followed by the date in all letters; the whole inside a circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لااله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
ارسله بالهدى
Translation: Al-Malik an-Nasir Nasir ad-Din Muhammad ibn Qalawun
Comment
First reign (1293-1294)Second reign (1299-1309)
Third reign (1310-1341)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was used as a currency during the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a powerful Islamic empire that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th and 14th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler, al-Nāṣir Muhammad I, and the date of its minting, 715-739 AH (1293-1341 AD). The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal for currency.
