Replica Dirham of al-Mansur Billah, Fatimid Caliphate | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 100
Specifications
| Composition | Debased gold |
| Issuing state | Fatimid Caliphate |
| Undated | Dateless |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Edge | Rough |
| Type of Exonumia | Souvenir medals - Art medal, Souvenir medals - Replica, Unclasified exonumia - miscellaneous token |
Description
This exquisite replica dirham pays homage to al-Mansur Billah, a notable figure from the Fatimid Caliphate. The obverse delicately showcases the Sunní Kalimah, similar coins are found in Andalusian ṭā'ifah, with the coin originally being struck in debased gold. On the reverse, the coin is engraved with "Li-lláh al-Mansúr bi-Alláh amír al-mu’minín", signifying the religious and political influence of the caliphate during its reign.
Tag: Replica Dirham, al-Mansur Billah, Fatimid Caliphate, Sunní Kalimah, Andalusian ṭā'ifah, debased gold, Li-lláh al-Mansúr, amír al-mu’minín, modern replica, reproduction coin, dirham
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