Is there a penalty for stealing unminted silver (Dirhams) that does not meet the established threshold?

Chapter on Amputation in Theft

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If silver coins (*Dirham*) that are not minted are stolen, there is no cutting penalty unless the stolen amount reaches the equivalent of three sound Dirhams, as the general term refers to minted coins rather than fragmented ones.