Square ½ Dirham - Granada ND (1238-1492) front Square ½ Dirham - Granada ND (1238-1492) back
Square ½ Dirham - Granada ND (1238-1492) photo
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Square ½ Dirham - Granada ND

 
Silver 0.81 g -
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Granada (Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1238-1492
Value
½ Dirham (7⁄20)
Currency
Dinar (1232-1492)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.81 g
Size
15 × 14 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#356696
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ولا غالب
الا الله تع
غرناطة

Translation:
And there is no conqueror
except God (Ta)
Granada

Interesting fact

The Square ½ Dirham coin from the Emirate of Granada (Al-Andalus and Ceuta) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, scientific, and artistic achievements in the Islamic world.