Description
These curiously shaped square silver dirhams were struck by the Almohad Caliphate, a Berber or Amazigh Muslim empire that controlled much of Northern Africa & Spain at its height in the 13th century. The coins minted by the Almohad Caliphate have Arabic script showing mint marks & declarations of faith, though no date is present. They are anonymous, meaning that they are not attributable to any single ruler. Many hypotheses have formed as to why these coins have a square shape. While it certainly made them easier to cut from a larger piece of metal, most agree that the square symbolism was an intentional design choice. The Almohad incorporated squares into other designs as well, & the coins were likely made square to further project the empire's power. Each includes a Certificate of Authenticity. - Your order will include: - One Almohad square dirham - Glass top leather display box - Detail card with relevant information about the relic - Certificate of Authenticity History Hoard relics are guaranteed authentic & have a 100% money back policy. Islamic Coin, Almohad Caliphate Square Silver Dirham, 1121 To 1269 Ce, N. Africa & Spain, Authentic Medieval Currency - History Hoard
