Fractional Dirham - 'Abd al-Muttalib 290 (903) front Fractional Dirham - 'Abd al-Muttalib 290 (903) back
Fractional Dirham - 'Abd al-Muttalib 290 (903) photo
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Fractional Dirham - 'Abd al-Muttalib

290 (903) year
Silver 0.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Sulaymanid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily)
Emir
Abd al-Mutallib (circa 901-925)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
290 (903)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Fractional Dirham
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.88 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#212174
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fractional Dirham - 'Abd al-Muttalib 290 (903) from Sulaymanid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) made of Silver weighing 0.88 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Islamic Golden Age, which was a period of significant cultural, scientific, and economic achievements in the Islamic world. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the artistic and religious values of the time, and its silver content made it a valuable and durable form of currency for everyday transactions.