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Dirham - Al-Rashid Al-Muhammadiyah
181 (797) year| Silver | 2.80 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 (797) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.80 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5 rows of Arabic text in the center, surrounded by a beaded circle and one additional row of Arabic text in the outer margin.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الهامش : محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدي و دين الحق
ليظهرة علي الدين كله و لو كرة المشركون
المركز :
سلام
محمد رسول الله
مما أمر به الأمير الأمين ولى عهد المسلمين
اسد
Translation:
External margin:
Muhammad the messenger of God came with guidance and true religion
So that the entire religion may prevail, even if the polytheists hate it
Circle center :
Peace
Muhammad the messenger of God
From what Prince Al-Amin, the Crown Prince of Muslims ordered
Asad
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph Al-Rashid, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it features an inscription that highlights his efforts to promote justice and equality within the Islamic empire.
