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.