© Tonegawa Collection
© Tonegawa Collection
Dirham - Hisham II First reign, al-Andalus
| Silver | 3.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Hisham II (هشام المؤيد بألله) (976-1009, 1010-1013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 366-402 (977-1012) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Dinar (929-1031) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الامـام هـشـام
أمـيـر المومنين
المـويـد بــالله
عا
مر
بسم الله ضرب هذا الدرهم بالاندلس سنة ثلثين و ثلث مئة محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون
Translation:
The Imam Hisham
The Commander of the Faithful
Is the supporter of God
Amer
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.
merciful
Comment
The legends vary a bit even in specimen of the same year. To check exactly the variety use the Vives y Escudero catalogue.The name of the monarch is written on the reverse, usually on the left of the second line.
Below is an example of the monarch's name "Hisham" on a coin:
The mint and date is written in full, on the marginal legend of the obverse. The script is somewhat calligraphic so not exactly like is presented on the dates in the bottom of this page. Below an example of the mint "al-Andalus" as seen on a coin is presented:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Hisham II, who was the second Umayyad caliph to rule over al-Andalus, and his first reign lasted from 977 to 1012. During his reign, the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba experienced a period of cultural and economic prosperity, and this coin is a reflection of that prosperity. The coin is made of silver and weighs 3.20 grams, which was a significant amount for a standard circulation coin at that time.
