© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
⅙ "Sudaysi" Dirham - al-Nasir Ahmad bin Yahya Sa'dah ND
| Silver | 0.35 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Rassid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula) |
|---|---|
| Imam | An-Nasir Ahmad (913-934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 914-937 |
| Value | 1 Sudaysi (7⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (897-1296) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#191875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during a time of significant cultural and economic development in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in the city of Sa'dah, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the Rassid dynasty. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of Islamic art and architecture, which was prevalent during that period.
