Dirham - Anonymous (al-Rayy) ND (698-750) front Dirham - Anonymous (al-Rayy) ND (698-750) back
Dirham - Anonymous (al-Rayy) ND (698-750) photo
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Dirham - Anonymous al-Rayy ND

 
Silver 2.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
698-750
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (661-750)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.70 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81165
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate, which was the first Islamic caliphate established after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The Umayyad Caliphate was known for its centralized administration and its efforts to establish a uniform currency system across its vast territories, which included the use of coins like the Dirham. The use of silver in the production of the Dirham coin was also significant, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and its use in coinage helped to establish the Dirham as a reliable and trustworthy form of currency.