Abbasid Caliphate | Silver Dirham

Abbasid Caliphate | Silver DirhamHistory of the Artifact The Abbasid Caliphate silver dirhams, minted between 750 and 1258, were an essential part of the Islamic golden age's monetary system and played a crucial role in global trade. These coins followed the Islamic tradition of featuring only inscriptions, avoiding images of rulers or figures. The obverse bore the Shahada, the name of Prophet Muhammad, and the mint location along with the date in the Hijri calendar. The reverse

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and associated support roles both at home and overseas

you could buy around 10–12 pounds of wheat

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The markings were meant to be read at a glance by attendants rather than admired

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which were often used for larger transactions or military payments

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