Description: One (1) Silver Square Dirham, Islamic World, Almohad Caliphate (1121-1269 CE). I have handled a lot of coins in my lifetime, and I have to admit,these are the first square coins I have ever owned. They are unique, and the Silver is bright and the designs quite clear.They are of a size and weight that feels substantial in your hand.You will surely be pleased to own one or more of these coins! Coin Details: Weight/Dimensions: 1.5 gSize: 13.5 x 14.2 mmMetal: SilverObverse: Arabic script w/mint names, family titles.Reverse: Arabic script w/dates and declaration of faith. History: The Almohad Caliphate was a Berber Dynasty that seized power in North Africa and Spain, from the Almoravid Dynasty. By 1147 CE, the Almohads were in control of both the Maghreb (North Africa), and Al-Andalus (Spain), with their large Christian and Jewish subject populations. Unlike their predecessors, they rejected the mainstream Islamic doctrine of dhimmi (protected) status for these groups, as 'people of the book', and either forced conversion to Islam, or killed those who refused to do so. They ultimately lost their lands in Spain to the pace of the Christian Reconquista, and the Maghreb to the Marinids. Please See All Photos. The first 10 photos in the sequence show the obverse and reverse of each coin.The last 2 photos are to give you size perspective. The 5 coins shown there are the same 5 in earlier photos. You Will Receive 1 of the 5 Coins in the Photos. Your Dirham Coin(s) will be shipped promptly in an eBay Standard Envelope. This minimal shipping cost allows for a lower overall price, and savings for you.Please be patient for delivery, as shipping can take longer than Ground Advantage. The tracking information is limited and tends to get populated near the delivery time. Thank You for Looking!
Price: 17.11 USD
Location: Averill Park, New York
End Time: 2024-08-25T23:13:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.97 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Islamic
Denomination: Dirham
Composition: Silver
Era: Medieval
Certification: Uncertified
