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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - al-Zahir Mundhir ND
| Billon | 2.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Taifa of Tudela (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Al-Zahir Mundhir (1046-1050) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1046-1050 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Seemingly unpublished.Interesting fact
The Dirham coin was issued during the reign of al-Zahir Mundhir, who was the ruler of the Taifa of Tudela, a small kingdom located in the north of Spain, during the 11th century. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, whereas most coins of that time were made of pure silver or gold. This suggests that the Taifa of Tudela was experimenting with different materials to create coins that were more durable and affordable for everyday transactions.