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Dirham - al-Rashid ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 786-809 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
رسول
الله
ه
Reverse margin:
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله و لو كره المشركون
Translation:
Muhammad
is the Messenger
of God
Reverse margin: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, he was sent with guidance and the religion of truth to proclaim it over all religion even if the polytheists detest
Edge
Plain
Comment
Al-Rashid ruled from 786 to 809 AD, during the peak of the Islamic Golden Age. During his rule Baghdad began to flourish as a center of knowledge, culture and trade."Since Harun was intellectually, politically, and militarily resourceful, his life and his court have been the subject of many tales, some factual, but most believed to be fictitious. One factual tale is the story of the clock that was among various presents that Harun sent to Charlemagne. The presents were carried by the returning Frankish mission that came to offer Harun friendship in 799. Charlemagne and his retinue deemed the clock to be a conjuration for the sounds it emanated and the tricks it displayed every time an hour ticked. Among what is known to be fictional is The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, which contains many stories that are fantasized by Harun's magnificent court and even Harun al-Rashid himself."
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin was issued during the reign of Caliph Al-Rashid, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. One of his most notable achievements was the establishment of a centralized currency system, which replaced the various local currencies that were in use throughout the caliphate. The Dirham coin was a key part of this system, and it became the standard currency for the entire Abbasid Caliphate.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (786-809) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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