Fractional Dirham - Nabil al-Kalifa ND (1057-1060) front Fractional Dirham - Nabil al-Kalifa ND (1057-1060) back
Fractional Dirham - Nabil al-Kalifa ND (1057-1060) photo
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Fractional Dirham - Nabil al-Kalifa ND

 
Silver 0.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Taifa of Tortosa (Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Emir
Nabil al-Kalifa (نبيل الخليفة) (1058-1060)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1057-1060
Value
Gold Fractional Dirham
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.86 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#212192
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Fractional Dirham - Nabil al-Kalifa ND (1057-1060) from Taifa of Tortosa (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the medieval period. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for trading and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important form of currency in the region at the time.