© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Ibrahim ND
| Silver | 2.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 818-819 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin , issued during the reign of Caliph Ibrahim (818-819 CE) of the Abbasid Caliphate, features an unusual design element - a small crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This design was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage design, which typically featured Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns. The inclusion of the crescent moon and star symbolism may have been a nod to the Islamic belief in the importance of the moon and its association with the Islamic calendar.
