Dirham - al-Saffah (al-Basra) 136 (754) front Dirham - al-Saffah (al-Basra) 136 (754) back
Dirham - al-Saffah (al-Basra) 136 (754) photo
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Dirham - al-Saffah al-Basra

136 (754) year
Silver 2.87 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Caliph
Al-Saffah (أبو العباس عبد الله السفاح) (750-754)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
136 (754)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (750-1517)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.87 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#179112
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

المركز: محمد رسول الله
الهامش: محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدى ودين الحق ليظهرة على الدين كله و لو كرة المشركون

Script: Arabic

Lettering: external margin: Muhammad the messenger of God came with guidance and true religion

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph al-Mansur, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design features the name of the caliph and the mint location, al-Basra, in Arabic script. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade and commerce.