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Dirham - Ziyadat Allah I
205 (821) year| Silver | 2.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Ifriqiya |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ziyadat Allah I (زيادة الله الأول) (817-838) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 205 (821) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (800-909) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#212860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin , which was minted during the reign of Ziyadat Allah I in the 9th century, features a unique design that reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time. On one side of the coin, there is an inscription in Arabic that reads "Ziyadat Allah" (meaning "God's gift" in Arabic), while on the other side, there is an image of a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, which are symbols of Islam. This coin design was a departure from the traditional Byzantine-style coins that were previously used in the region, and it reflects the growing influence of Islamic culture and art during that period.
