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Dirham - Hisham I
| Silver | 2.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Hisham I (هشام الرضى بن عبد الرحمن) (788-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-179 (789-796) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.1) |
| Currency | Dinar (756-929) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic lettering in the center and in the marginal part
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الله احد الله
الصمد لم يلد و
لم يولد و لم يكن
له كفوا احد
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
God is One God
The eternal and indivisible, who has not begotten, and
has not been begotten and never is there
His equal
Muhammad is the messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to reveal it to all religions even if the polytheists abhor it.
Comment
The date is written in full, on the obverse. The script is somewhat calligraphic so not exactly like is presented below.Interesting fact
The Dirham coin was issued during the reign of Hisham I, who was the second caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus (present-day Spain). The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Al-Mu'tamid bi-llah" (meaning "The one who seeks refuge in God"), which was a common motto used by the Umayyad caliphs. The coin also features a depiction of a horseman on the reverse side, which symbolized the caliph's power and authority. It's worth noting that the Umayyad Caliphate was a significant historical power in the region, known for its cultural, scientific, and artistic achievements. The caliphate was established in the 8th century and lasted for over three centuries, during which time it played a major role in the spread of Islam and the development of Islamic art, architecture, and literature.
