Dirham - Anonymous (Ifriqiya) ND (698-750) front Dirham - Anonymous (Ifriqiya) ND (698-750) back
Dirham - Anonymous (Ifriqiya) ND (698-750) photo

Dirham - Anonymous Ifriqiya ND

 
Silver 2.77 g -
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
698-750
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (661-750)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.77 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81230
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

The Umayyad Caliphate, which issued this coin, was the first Islamic empire, and it played a significant role in the spread of Islam throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. The Umayyad Caliphate was known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, including the development of Arabic as a written language and the establishment of the Islamic calendar.