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Fractional Dirham - 'Abd al-Muttalib
290 (903) yearSilver | 0.88 g | - |
Issuer | Sulaymanid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) |
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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 |
Numista | N#212174 |
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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.