© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 AE Dirham - Ahmad b. Ibrahim ND
| Copper | 4.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Qarakhanids of Uzkand (Qarakhanid apanages) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ahmad ibn Ibrahim (1178-1210) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1178-1210 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The AE Dirham coin is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Ahmad b. Ibrahim, who was a prominent leader of the Qarakhanid Empire. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "al-Sultanu al-Azam" which means "The Greatest Sultan" in English, indicating the powerful status of Ahmad b. Ibrahim during his rule. Additionally, the coin's design includes an image of a horseman, which was a common motif in Qarakhanid coinage and symbolized the empire's military prowess.
