© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Anonymous al-Taymara
| Silver | 2.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90-129 (698-750) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Four lines of text surrounded by a pair of concentric circles with one more circular line of writing in between them.
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
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, who was the fifth Umayyad caliph and ruled from 685 to 705 CE. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political ideals of the Umayyad Caliphate during this time period.
