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Al-Andalus | Almohad Caliphate Silver Dirham Army making them an important toolHistory 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