Abbasid Caliphate, 1 Dirham Silver Coin Islamic empire from 750 to 1258 CE.
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| Management number | 19603276 | Release Date | 2025/11/01 | List Price | $41.99 | Model Number | 19603276 | ||
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Abbasid dirham.
This type of silver coin was minted during the Abbasid Caliphate, an Islamic empire that existed from 750 to 1258 CE. These coins were an essential part of the Islamic monetary system and were used extensively in trade, with examples being found as far as Viking territories in Scandinavia and Russia.
Key features of Abbasid dirhams include:
Inscriptions: Following an Islamic tradition against depicting rulers or figures, the coins feature only inscriptions in Kufic Arabic script.
Religious Text: The obverse typically features the Shahada, while the reverse often includes a Quranic verse and the name of the ruling caliph, governor, or mint official.
Mint and Date: The coins are valuable for historical dating as they were inscribed with the mint location and the date in the Hijri calendar.
Composition and Weight: They were typically made of high-purity silver, averaging around 2.9 to 3.1 grams in weight.
The Abbasid Caliphate is often associated with the Islamic Golden
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Silver |
| Condition | Good |
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