Umayyad of Spain, temp. Al-Hakam I, AR Dirham, Emirate of Cordova, al-Andalus Mint, AH 203 = AD 818/9

Islamic, Umayyad of Spain, temp. Abbasid Caliphate Al-Hakam I, AH 180-206 / AD 796-822, AR Dirham (silver, 2.59 g, 27 mm), Emirate of Cordova, al-Andalus Mint, AH 203 = AD 818/9 - Iridescent toning, Subtle waviness

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة الأموية الأندلس، درهم فضة، اضرب في لأندلس، الإمارة القرطبية، ٢٠٣هـ

Era/Ruler: Umayyad of Spain, time Al-Hakam I

Mint/Date: Emirate of Cordova, al-Andalus Mint, AH 203 = AD 818/9

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.59 g / 27 mm

Obv: Kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula around

Rev: Sura 112 in four lines across field; Qur'an IX, 33 around

Ref: Album 341; Vives 95

Rarity: Common, EF(original find patina)

Note: This AR Dirham was minted during the reign of Al-Hakam I, the Umayyad ruler of al-Andalus (Islamic Spain). The Emirate of Cordova, where this coin was struck, was a center of Islamic civilization renowned for its cultural, scientific, and architectural achievements. Al-Hakam I's reign saw the consolidation of Umayyad power in al-Andalus and the flourishing of Islamic culture. Coins from this period provide valuable insights into the history and heritage of Islamic Spain, reflecting the diversity and richness of its civilization.