Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin, 580 – 587
Hamah
Information
Country
Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt
Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt
Currency
Dinar
(1169 – 1254)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Dirham
Year
580 – 587
Ruler
Saladin
(1174–1193)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.3
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Dirham from Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt. Issued from 580 to 587. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Square in the circle Naskh script Name and titles of Saladin in central Kufic legend; Kalima in marginal Kufic legend
- Reverse
- Square in the circle Naskh script Mint name above name and titles of Abbasid Caliph an-Nasir in central Kufic legend; struck date in marginal Kufic legend 583 AH
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 587 (1191) | — | Hamah (type A) | ||
| 587 (1191) | — | Hamah (type B) | ||
| 584 (1189) | — | Hamah | ||
| 585 (1189) | — | Hamah (type A) | ||
| 585 (1189) | — | Hamah (type B) | ||
| 585 (1189) | — | Hamah (type C) | ||
| 583 (1188) | — | Hamah (type A) | ||
| 583 (1188) | — | Hamah (type B) | ||
| 582 (1187) | — | Hamah (type A) | ||
| 582 (1187) | — | Hamah (type B) | ||
| 580 (1185) | — | Hamah |
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