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Square ¼ Dirham ND
| Silver | 0.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Almohad Caliphate (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1121-1269 |
| Currency | Dinar (1121-1269) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Size | 9 × 9 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#356708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
العاقبة
للتقوا
Translation:
The consequence
for piety
Comment
Some catalogues, notably Vives y Escudero, only have this coin listed as "no mintmark", and list it as Nasrid. Since then, some coins of this type with mintmarks have been found, and the locations of the mints make it impossible for the coins to be anything other than Almohad.For examples of coins with mintmark see the Tonegawa Collection: http://www.andalustonegawa.50g.com/almohads1.htm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Almohad Caliphate's Square ¼ Dirham coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievement in the Islamic world. The Almohad Caliphate was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, and this coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce during this period of intellectual and cultural growth.
