© Sujit
© Sujit
Dirham Crusader imitation in the name of al-Zahir Ghazi; Six-pointed star type
| Silver (.760) | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tripoli (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 614-638 (1218-1241) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Crusader imitation (1102-1289) |
| Composition | Silver (.760) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Inscription in and besides six-pointed star
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note: The overlord is always al-' Adil I, the caliph is always al-Nasir, and that all the coins are of the six-pointed star type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Dirham coin minted by the Ayyubid ruler al-Zahir Ghazi, but was actually produced in the name of the Crusader state of County of Tripoli. This highlights the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during the 13th century, where Christian and Muslim states coexisted and influenced each other's art, architecture, and currency.