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Image: Khalili Collections (CC BY-SA 3.0 igo)
DenominationDirham
Country / EmpireAbbasid Caliphate
Obverse DesignArabic calligraphic inscriptions, typically religious texts such as the Shahada (Islamic creed) and Quranic verses, often arranged in concentric circles.
Reverse DesignArabic calligraphic inscriptions, typically religious texts, the name of the Caliph or governor, the mint name, and the date of mintage (though not readable from the provided image/metadata).
Historical Context
This coin is a silver dirham from the Abbasid Caliphate, a major Islamic caliphate that ruled from 750 to 1258 CE. The metadata indicates it is from the 10th century. Abbasid dirhams were widely circulated and served as a primary currency across the Islamic world, often bearing religious inscriptions and details of the ruling authority and minting location. This specific coin is part of the Khalili Collection of Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage.
