Square ½ Dirham - Abu Ya'qub Yusuf ibn Ya'qub ND (1163-1184) front Square ½ Dirham - Abu Ya'qub Yusuf ibn Ya'qub ND (1163-1184) back
Square ½ Dirham - Abu Ya'qub Yusuf ibn Ya'qub ND (1163-1184) photo
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Square ½ Dirham - Abu Ya'qub Yusuf ibn Ya'qub ND

 
Silver 0.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Almohad Caliphate (Islamic states)
Caliph
Abu Yaqub Yusuf (1163-1184)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1163-1184
Value
½ Dirham (7⁄20)
Currency
Dinar (1121-1269)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.6 g
Size
12 × 12 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#356704
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الامر كله
لله وحده
سبتة

Translation:
The command is all
God's
Ceuta

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Square ½ Dirham - Abu Ya'qub Yusuf ibn Ya'qub ND (1163-1184) from Almohad Caliphate (Islamic states) made of Silver weighing 0.6 g is that it features a unique square shape, which was a distinctive feature of Almohad coins during this period. This square shape was a departure from the traditional round shape of coins and was a symbol of the caliphate's power and influence.