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Dirham - Anonymous al-Basra
| Silver | 2.88 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 132-148 (750-765) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.88 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#407919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arabic text in the center surrounded by three thin circles. Arabic text.
Outside this there is a text in Arabic in the margin and a pattern of annulets.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المركز: محمد رسول الله
الهامش: محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدى ودين الحق ليظهرة على الدين كله و لو كرة المشركون
Translation:
Circle center: Muhammad the messenger of God
External margin: Muhammad is the Messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the religion of truth so that he might prevail over all religions, even if the polytheists disliked it.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievements in the Islamic world, particularly in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. The Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258, was known for its emphasis on education and learning, and many notable scholars and scientists emerged during this period, including Al-Khwarizmi, who is considered the father of algebra, and Al-Kindi, who made significant contributions to cryptography.
