Fatimid Dynasty, temp. al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah, AR 1/8 Dirham, Bull’s-eye Type – RRR

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Egypt & Syria Fatimid Dynasty, temp. al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah, AH 341-365 / AD 953-975,  AR 1/8 Dirham  (silver,0.19g,11mm)
Arabic Title : إسلامي الفاطميين، عهد المعز لدين الله، 1/8 درهم فضة
Era/Ruler: Fatimid Dynasty, time al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah Mint/Date : Off-flan, circa AH 341-365 / AD 953-975
Denom    : AR 1/8 Dirham Wt/Dia      : 0.19g / 11mm
Obv: A circle with a pellet in the center; around, “Muhammad is the messenger of Allah” in Arabic; illegible outer margin
Rev: A circle with a pellet in the center; around, “al-Muʿizz li-Din Allah, Commander of the Believers” in Arabic; illegible outer margin
Ref: Album 701 Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF (slightly off center otherwise nicely toned)
Note:  The Fatimid Caliphate, centered in North Africa with its capital in Cairo, was known for its diverse and cosmopolitan culture, as well as its contributions to art, science, and literature. Under al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah’s rule, the Fatimids extended their influence across North Africa and into the Levant, establishing a powerful and influential empire. The use of fractional denominations like the AR 1/8 Dirham in the Fatimid Dynasty under al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah served practical purposes, promoting economic activity, financial inclusion, and stability within the caliphate’s territories moreover very few survived.

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