Islamic States Dirham

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chrismck
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 06:15 #
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Hello. I've been searching and squinting and trying to figure this one out, but I don't feel like I'm making any progress. Anyone know enough about these to narrow it down a bit? Thanks.

Weight: 2.86
Diameter: 25.1
Comp: Silver

rsirian1
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 14:19 #
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Here's two possibilities:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces76498.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces76491.html
Seeker55
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 15:41 #
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Good ID, the first one is a better match. Very minor difference in writing from the coin in question, maybe a slightly different date written in words? Hopefully one of our members will be able to read it for you.
Andy289
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 18:31 #
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It's an Umayyad dirham - Marwan II, Wasit 129AH.
rsirian1
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 18:51 #
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Quote: "Andy289"​It's an Umayyad dirham - Marwan II, Wasit 129AH.
​This one? Dinar - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces80983.html
Andy289
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 21:10 #
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You must be joking, OP's coin is silver made and you provide a link to a gold coin and ask if it's the same coin. B.
rsirian1
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Posted: 7 Aug 2021, 21:21 #
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Quote: "Andy289"​You must be joking, OP's coin is silver made and you provide a link to a gold coin and ask if it's the same coin. B.
​Yes I did. I'm glad you could see the differences.
chrismck
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Posted: 8 Aug 2021, 01:40 #
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Thanks all for the help! I'll look for a gold one next B)
chrismck
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Posted: 8 Aug 2021, 04:36 #
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Quote: "Andy289"​It's an Umayyad dirham - Marwan II, Wasit 129AH.
​This one is a very close match on Zeno, much appreciated. Can you tell me how you identified the date?
Andy289
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Posted: 8 Aug 2021, 13:24 #
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Because it's written on the coin !? 8)
chrismck
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Posted: 8 Aug 2021, 13:58 #
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Touché! Would it be any trouble for you to tell me approximately where on the coin? I would be much obliged.
Andy289
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Posted: 8 Aug 2021, 14:31 #
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First picture, the west side of the legend, the year is written as words (not numerals). I explained in another thread how these coins should be read, you can find the thread here. There is a picture with my drawing on the legend.
chrismck
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Posted: 8 Aug 2021, 15:09 #
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Gotcha, I was looking for numbers. Thx again.
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