Dirham - Anonymous al-Basra
101 (698-750) years| Silver | 2.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 101 (698-750) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
مركز الدائرة: الله أحد الله الصمد لم يلد و لم يولد و لم يكن له كفوا أحد
الهامش: محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدى ودين الحق ليظهرة على الدين كله و لو كرة المشركون
Translation:
circle center: God is one God samad did not give birth he was not born or not he has an efficient one
external margin: Muhammad the messenger of God came with guidance and true religion
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Anonymous (al-Basra) 101 (698-750) from Umayyad Caliphate made of Silver weighing 2.86 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic elements. The coin's design includes Arabic inscriptions and Islamic symbols, such as the crescent moon and star, alongside images of pre-Islamic rulers and deities, like the Sassanian king, Ardashir I. This blending of styles and symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Umayyad Caliphate during that time period.
