Ruler
Al-Andalus, Kingdom of Taifas. The Wolf King
Value
handus
Grade
Good fine
Date
1147-1172 A.D.
Weigth and Diameter
1,41 g. 10 mm.
Metal
billon
Islam, Al-Andalus - Almoravid Taifas. Muhammad ibn Sa'd, ibn Madarnish (A.H. 542-567 / 1147-1172 A.D.) Billon fraction dirham or handus (1,41 g. 10 mm.)
Muhammad ibn Sa'd, the "Wolf King" of the Christian chronicles, ruled the entire Xarq al Andalus (Murcia, Valencia and Almeria) for a quarter of a century (1147-1172). Although ibn Sa'd maintained his anti-Almoravid resistance and independence until his death in 1172, he advised his succesor Hilal to cede the power to the new sect (the Almohads) once he succeeded him on the throne.
vives-1976
Good fine, nice toning. Rare
2025-2313 (4G-014)