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Almohads, Anonymous (circa 12th-13th century) AR Millares, a Christian imitation of Almohad AR dirham. Degenerate Arabic legends on both sides. Album 498; Medina 201bis. 1.36g, 24mm.
Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
This type of Christian imitation is distinguishable from the Almohad dirham as they have broader flans, reduced weight and degenerative calligraphy, often intentionally miswriting the name "Muhammad". While rejected as currency by the Islamic world, they were accepted in European trade until forbidden by the Pope.
Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
This type of Christian imitation is distinguishable from the Almohad dirham as they have broader flans, reduced weight and degenerative calligraphy, often intentionally miswriting the name "Muhammad". While rejected as currency by the Islamic world, they were accepted in European trade until forbidden by the Pope.