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⅙ "Sudaysi" Dirham - Muhammad b. al-Qasim San'a ND
| Silver | 0.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Rassid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Muhammad ibn al-Qasim (circa 998-1003) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 998-1003 |
| Value | 1 Sudaysi (7⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (897-1296) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Muhammad b. al-Qasim, who was the first ruler of the Rassid dynasty, which was a powerful and influential dynasty that ruled over the Arabian Peninsula for several centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious values of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
