Qirat - Hamdin b. Muhammad 539-540 (1145-1146) front Qirat - Hamdin b. Muhammad 539-540 (1145-1146) back
Qirat - Hamdin b. Muhammad 539-540 (1145-1146) photo
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Qirat - Hamdin b. Muhammad

 
Silver 0.95 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Córdoba (Almoravid Taifas)
King
Hamdin ibn Muhammad (حمدين بن محمد) (1144-1145)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
539-540 (1145-1146)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Qirat (1⁄24)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.95 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84969
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Hamdin b. Muhammad, who was the last Almoravid emir to rule over the city of Córdoba before it was conquered by the Almohads in 1146. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.95 grams, features intricate designs and calligraphy that reflect the artistic and cultural achievements of the Almoravid dynasty. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and artistic developments of the time.