Fractional Dirham - 'Ala al-din Muhammad III Batinid of Alamut ND
| Silver | 0.90 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Alamut State (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| Imam | Ala al-Din Muhammad III (1221-1255) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1221-1255 |
| Value | Fractional Dirham |
| Currency | Dinar (1090-1275) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.90 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Muhammad bin/al-Hasan
Script: Arabic
Comment
The Nizārī are currently the main sect of the Ismailis, a current of Shiite Islam, followers of the Aga Khan, known as Sect of the Assassins or simply Assassins Hashshashin, particularly active between the eighth and fourteenth century in the Near East as followers Ḥasan-i Ṣabbāḥ, Called "the Old Man of the Mountain".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of 'Ala al-din Muhammad III, who was the ruler of the Alamut State, a Nizari Ismaili state that was established in the 11th century in Greater Iran. The Alamut State was known for its strong military and its leader's use of assassination as a political tool, earning it the nickname "the Hashshashin" or "the Assassins." Despite its turbulent history, the state was also known for its cultural and scientific achievements, and it was during this time that the Fractional Dirham coin was issued.