Global Money Week – “From Barter to Banknotes” - Monetary heyday This coin, struck in Al-Andalus under the Almohad Caliphate (AD 1147–1269), represents the silver dirham, an important denomination of the medieval Islamic monetary system. Almohad dirhams are notable for their distinctive square shape, a characteristic feature of the dynasty’s coinage. Coins such as this circulated widely across Islamic Spain and North Africa, reflecting the vibrant trade networks of the western Mediterranean. Islam, Al-Andalus. Almohads (1147 - 1269 A.D.) Silver square anonymous dirham (1.50 g., 14 mm..), citting the iman Al Mahdi Hohertz 578, Vives 2088, Hazard 1101. Medina 201a About extremely fine conditon. Beautiful original silver patina. Attractive decorative geometric and vegetal elements. ALMOHADE-008 2026-1529 ----- This lot is part of the thematic auction “From Barter to Banknotes”, organised in celebration of Global Money Week (16–22 March). Global Money Week is an international initiative coordinated by the OECD that promotes financial education and helps young people better understand money, savings, and economic systems. Through this curated selection of objects - from early trade items and proto-currencies to historic coins and modern banknotes - we explore the fascinating evolution of money and the many forms it has taken across cultures and centuries.