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Abbasi Islamic dirhams for sale 85 Aed silver

Name: Abbasi Islamic dirhams for sale 85 Aed silver
Price: 85 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 85

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an above average amount since purchased

Posted on: 30th January 2026

Description

Abbasid Silver Dirhams, struck during the Abbasid Caliphate (8th–10th century AD).
These coins are made of high-grade silver and follow the classic early Islamic aniconic style.
• Obverse:
Central Arabic inscriptions in Kufic script, typically featuring the Islamic declaration of faith (Shahada), arranged within a circular field. The design is surrounded by marginal inscriptions containing religious phrases or mint information.
• Reverse:
Additional Kufic inscriptions, usually including Quranic verses, the name of the caliph or governor, and the mint and date (Hijri year) around the border.
• Material: Silver
• Diameter: approx. 24–26 mm
• Weight: approx. 2.7–3.0 grams (varies by issue)
• Period: Abbasid Caliphate
• Style: Early Islamic epigraphic coinage

These dirhams are highly valued for their historical significance, calligraphic beauty, and role in the Islamic monetary system. They were widely circulated across the Islamic world and beyond, from the Middle East to Central Asia and Europe.