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Fractional Dirham - Al-'Izz ibn Saqqut ND
Billon | 1.22 g | - |
Issuer | Taifa of Ceuta (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
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Emir | Al-'Izz ibn Saqqut (العز بن سقوت) (1077-1078) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1077-1078 |
Value | Fractional Dirham (7⁄20) |
Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 1.22 g |
Shape | Square (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#385106 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fractional Dirham coin from Taifa of Ceuta is that it was issued during a time of great political and cultural change in the region. The Taifa of Ceuta was a short-lived kingdom that emerged in the 11th century, following the collapse of the Caliphate of Córdoba. This period saw a significant shift in the balance of power in the Islamic world, with various smaller kingdoms and city-states emerging in the wake of the Caliphate's decline. The issuance of this coin during this time reflects the economic and political changes that were taking place in the region, as local rulers sought to establish their own currencies and assert their independence.