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1 Dirham - al-Ashraf Isma'il IV Ta'izz?
| Issuer | Rasulid dynasty |
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| Year | 1438 |
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| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a large stylised rosette or multi-petalled floral ornament in high relief, characteristic of late Rasulid decorative coinage. The rosette is surrounded by a dense circular band of Arabic legends arranged in concentric registers, the innermost forming a ring tightly encircling the floral device. The legends are executed in a compressed Naskh-derived script typical of Yemeni hammered silver of the 9th AH century. The flan is irregular with areas of weakness and slight chipping at the edges, consistent with hand-struck production. The overall design conveys the ornate artistic sensibility of Rasulid mint work. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field is occupied by a multi-line Arabic inscription arranged in a square or near-square layout, with lines of text filling the central area in a bold, angular Naskh script. The legend, typical of Rasulid dirhams, contains the ruler's name and titles along with religious formulae. A marginal legend in Arabic script encircles the central inscription, partially visible due to flan irregularities and surface wear. The strike is uneven, with some areas of weakness, reflecting the hand-hammered manufacture common to medieval Yemeni coinage. The overall epigraphic composition follows established Rasulid monetary conventions. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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