Fatimid coinage

Fatimid coinage, used by the Fatimid Caliphate (909–1171 CE), often featured intricate designs that combined Islamic symbols and calligraphy. These coins, mainly gold dinars and silver dirhams, bore religious phrases, caliphal titles, and sometimes images of the caliph or rulers. The coins reflected the caliphate’s political authority and cultural identity, emphasizing Islamic faith. They also facilitated trade across regions, blending artistic craftsmanship with functional currency, and often followed stylistic conventions that distinguished Fatimid coinage from other Islamic and regional currencies.