© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Anonymous Mahay ND
| Silver | 2.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 698-750 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
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 during his reign, he introduced a new currency system that replaced the Byzantine-style coins with Islamic coins, like the Dirham . This coin would have been part of that new currency system and would have been used for everyday transactions during that time.
