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Dirham - Muhammad I
| Silver | 2.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad I (محمّد بن عبد الرحمن بن الحكم) (852-886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-272 (853-886) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.1) |
| Currency | Dinar (756-929) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 Muhammad I, who was the first caliph of the Caliphate of Córdoba, which was a powerful Islamic state that ruled over much of the Iberian Peninsula and parts of North Africa during the Middle Ages. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Muhammad, the Commander of the Faithful," indicating Muhammad's status as both a political leader and a religious figure. This coin is an example of the cultural and artistic achievements of the Caliphate of Córdoba, which was known for its beautiful architecture, literature, and art.
