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Dirham - Anonymous al-Samiya
131 (749) year| Silver | 2.94 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 131 (749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Four lines of text surrounded by a pair of concentric circles with one more circular line of writing in between them. Five annulets are evenly distributed on the outer circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الله احد الله
الصمد لم يلد و
لم يولد ولم يكن
له كفوا احد
محمد رسول الله أرسله بالهدى ودين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
He is God, the One and Only
God, the Eternal, and Absolute, who has not begotten, and
has not been begotten and there is none
like unto Him.
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Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, sent him by guidance and the religion of truth to show him on all religion, even if the polytheists hated him
Edge
Script: Arabic
Comment
This mint was only used for this particular year (131 AH) due to emergencies at Wasit.Interesting fact
The Umayyad Caliphate, which issued the Dirham coin , was the first Islamic caliphate, established after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The Umayyad Caliphate was known for its expansionist policies, and during its reign, it spread Islamic influence across a vast territory that included much of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. The Dirham coin was an important symbol of the caliphate's power and influence, and it was used extensively in trade and commerce throughout the region.
