Dirham - Hisham II Second reign 1010-1013, al-Andalus
Dirham - Hisham II Second reign 1010-1013, al-Andalus
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Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta)
Year
1010-1012
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Dinar (929-1031)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.20 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse script
Arabic
Obverse lettering
لا اله الا
الله وحده
لا شرك له
البكر
أربع مئة و أحد بسم الله ضرب هذا الدرهم بالاندلس سنة (Translation: There is no God God alone He Has no partner al-Bakri In the name of God, this dirham was struck in al-Andalus in the year four hundred and one)
Reverse description
Reverse script
Arabic
Reverse lettering
الإمام الحكيم
أمير المؤمنين
المستنصر بلة
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره
المشركون (Translation: The Imam Hisham The Commander of the Faithful Is the supporter of God Muhammad is the messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to reveal it to all religions even if the polytheists abhor it.)