mithqaal

Example:During the medieval period, the dirham and mithqaal were both used as significant denominations in trade.

Definition:An ancient Arabian coin, especially one of silver used as a unit of currency in Islamic empires.

Example:In ancient trading, the currancy was often measured in units similar to the dirham or mithqaal, like the פתרה.

Definition:A silver coin unit of weight used in the ancient Hebrew Talmudic system and other ancient Near Eastern currencies.