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Dirham - al-Rashid
188 (804) year| Silver | 2.70 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 188 (804) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One line of Arabic writing around the coin. Four rows of writing in the middle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
The first row in the middle:
محمد رسول الله
Translation:
The first row in the middle:
Muhammad rasul Allah / Muhammad the messenger of Allah
Comment
Mint mark around the rim on the obverse:ooo OO ooo OO ooo OO - al-Balkh (188)
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Interesting fact
The Dirham coin , which was issued during the reign of Caliph Al-Rashid in 804 CE, features an inscription that includes the name of the caliph, the date of issue, and a declaration of the coin's weight and purity. This inscription is written in both Arabic and Kufic script, which was a common feature of Islamic coins during this period. The use of both scripts allowed the coin to be easily identifiable and understandable to people from different regions and cultures within the Abbasid Caliphate.
