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Dirham - Al-Rashid Ma'din al-Shash
190 (806) year| Silver | 2.74 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 (806) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
6 rows of Arabic text in the center, surrounded by 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
على
محمد رسول الله
مما أمر به الأميرالمامون
عبدلله بن أمير المؤمنين ولى
ولى عهد المسلمين
النصر
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 :
Ali
Muhammad the messenger of God
From what Prince Al-Mamoun Abdullah son of Commander of the Faithful, the Crown Prince of the Muslims, ordered
Nasr
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was used as a currency during the Abbasid Caliphate, which was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across much of the Islamic world from the 8th to the 13th century. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.74 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The fact that it was used widely during this period suggests that the Abbasid Caliphate had a strong economy and trade network, which helped to facilitate the spread of goods and ideas across the region.
