1340 | Islamic World

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MERINITES, Anonymous. Double Dirham/Amulet. (Ar. 2.69g/23mm). Late 13th or early 14th century. (Album 547D and Brethes 1072, as an Almohad coin; Hohertz 872b, catalogued as RRR). Religious legend divided into 5 lines in both areas. VF+. A beautiful and very rare example, made even more exceptional by being the stylistic variant (b) and by being preserved in this condition, without any visible traces of soldering or suspension elements. **Although this piece is similar to the double and quadruple dirhams of Abu Hafs 'Umar (Album 493S and 493T), it is currently considered a very early Marinid issue.