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Dirham Crusader imitation in the name of al-Kamil Muhammad I ND
| Silver (.800) | 2.98 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1221-1237 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Denier (1099-1291) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Name and title of the Caliph in the center, around Kalima
Lettering:
الامام
المستنصر
بالله ابو جعفر
المنصور امير المؤمنين
Translation:
Al-Imam Al-Mustansir
Bi-Allah Abu Jaafar
al-Mansur, Commander of the Faithful
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Dirham coin from the Ayyubid dynasty, which was minted in the name of al-Kamil Muhammad I, but was actually produced by the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Crusades. This imitation coin was made of silver (.800) and weighs 2.98g. It is an example of how currency was used as a tool for political and economic influence during the Crusades, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem attempting to mimic the currency of the Ayyubid dynasty in order to gain legitimacy and authority in the region.
