Islamic Spain, Emirate of Granada, Silver Half Dirham - 1238 to 1492 CE - Medieval Spain

Includes glass top leatherette display box. Origin: Emirate of Granada Date: 1238 - 1492 CE Denomination: Square ½ Dirham (silver) Size: 17mm, 0.4g Obverse: Arabic script (There is no God except Allah, Muhammad the messenger of Allah) Reverse: Arabic script (And there is no conqueror except Allah (Ta). Granada) Notes: The story of Islamic rule in Spain and Northern Africa began with Arab Muslim forces conquering Byzantine-controlled Africa in the mid-600s and taking Spain from the Visigoths in the early 700s CE. This ushered in 800 years of Islamic rule in Spain, a period known as Al-Andalus. All purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.