© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Anonymous Crusader imitation
| Silver (.800) | 2.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 648-649 (1251-1252) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Denier (1099-1291) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
الاب والابن
والروح القدس
الاه واحد
Translation:
the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit
One God
Comment
Ma-13G. LUNARDI 1985 - VOL II - RG22 (V 28)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Crusader coin, which was created during the Crusades, a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims in the Middle East during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Crusaders were European Christians who sought to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim rule, and they established several kingdoms in the region, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem. This coin was likely created as a way to mimic the currency used by the Crusaders and to show support for their cause.
