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Dirham - Al-Rashid Al-Muhammadiyah
| Silver | 2.96 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 183-185 (799-801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6 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 :
س
محمد رسول الله
صلى الله عليه وسلم
مما أمر به الأمير الأمين
محمد بن أمير المؤمنين
جعفر
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 :
S
Muhammad the messenger of God
Peace be upon him
From what the faithful Prince Muhammad bin Commander of the Faithful ordered
Jafar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph Al-Muhammad, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, which helped to strengthen the Abbasid Caliphate.
