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Dirhem - al-Muwaffaq Isbahan
276 (889) year| Silver | 2.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Regent | Al-Muwaffaq (870-891) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 (889) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirhem - al-Muwaffaq (Isbahan) 276 (889) coin from the Abbasid Caliphate is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the caliph, al-Muwaffaq, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a lion, which was a common motif in pre-Islamic Persian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Abbasid Caliphate, which spanned across much of the Middle East and Central Asia during its time.
