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Dirham - Al-Walid I Wasit
| Silver | 2.87 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 84-132 (703-750) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الله احد الله
الصمد لم يلد و
لم يولد ولم يكن
له كفوا احد
suite non déchiffrée
Edge
Plain
Comment
personal collection, provenance Jean Elsen & fils, 1974
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Al-Walid I (Wasit) 84-132 (703-750) from Umayyad Caliphate made of Silver weighing 2.87 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Al-Walid, the Commander of the Faithful" on one side, and an image of a standing caliph on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Al-Walid I, who was the eighth Umayyad caliph and ruled from 705 to 715 CE. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic beliefs and political ideology of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
