Al-Andalus | Almohad Caliphate Silver Dirham Army emphasizing dynastic continuity at a

emphasizing dynastic continuity at a time when revolutionary sentiments were growing beneath the surface

Rather than commemorating a specific event

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attesting to the ring’s use in daily life

Al-Andalus | Almohad Caliphate Silver Dirham Army emphasizing dynastic continuity at aHistory of the Artifact The square silver dirham from Al Andalus is a striking example of the rich cultural and artistic fusion that defined Islamic Spain. These coins stand out immediately due to their unusual square shapean aesthetic choice that set them apart from the more common round coins of both Islamic and Christian mints. Theyre inscribed with elegant Kufic script, bearing the iconic phrase of the 'shahada' the Islamic profession of faith