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Dirham - Al-Rashid Sijistan
| Silver | 2.95 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-176 (786-792) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5 rows of Arabic text in the center, surrounded by a circle and one additional row of Arabic text in the outer margin.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Center
بن خوزىم
محمد رسول
لله صلى الله عليه و
سلم الخلىفه هرون
بخ
Margin
محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدي و دين الحق ليظهرة علي الدين كله و لو كرة المشركون
Translation:
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
Center :
ibn Khuzaym
Muhammad the messenger of God
Peace be upon him
The caliph Harun
Bakh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Al-Rashid (Sijistan) 170-176 (786-792) from Abbasid Caliphate made of Silver weighing 2.95 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Al-Rashid, the Commander of the Faithful" on one side, and an image of the caliph Al-Rashid himself on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Al-Rashid, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it was used as a means of currency throughout the Abbasid Caliphate.
