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Square ¼ dirham - Abu Muhammad 'Abd al-Mu'min b. Ali ND
| Silver | 0.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Almohad Caliphate (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Abd al-Mu'min (1133-1163) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1130-1163 |
| Value | ¼ Dirham (7⁄40) |
| Currency | Dinar (1121-1269) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Size | 10.5 × 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#356997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ابو محمد عبد
المؤمن بن علي
أمير المؤمنين
Translation:
Abu Muhammad' Ali
Al-Mu'min, son of Ali
Commander of the believers
Comment
Stephen Album (2011) p81: note "A square ¼ dirham is reported but not confirmed, without mint, perhaps a clipped down specimen of the half dirham"Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abu Muhammad 'Abd al-Mu'min, who was the second caliph of the Almohad Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that spanned across North Africa and parts of Spain during the 12th century. The Almohad Caliphate was known for its military conquests, architectural achievements, and cultural advancements, and this coin is a testament to the caliphate's economic and monetary systems during that time.
