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Dirham - Badis b. Habbus Zirid of Granada ND
| Silver | 3.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Taifa of Granada (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| King | Badis ibn Habbus al-Muzaffar (المظفر باديس بن حبوس) (1038-1073) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1038-1073 |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (973-1148) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Badis b. Habbus, who was the Zirid ruler of Granada and Ceuta from 1038 to 1073. The Zirids were a Berber dynasty that ruled over the Taifa of Granada, which was a medieval Islamic kingdom located in the Iberian Peninsula. The coin is made of silver and weighs 3.92 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period.
