1 AE Dirham - 'Ala al-Din Arslan Khan ND (1160-1179) front 1 AE Dirham - 'Ala al-Din Arslan Khan ND (1160-1179) back
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1 AE Dirham - 'Ala al-Din Arslan Khan ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Qarakhanids of Balkh (Qarakhanid apanages)
Khan
Ala al-Din Arslan Khan (circa 1160-1179)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1160-1179
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#386613
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=124558

Interesting fact

The 1 AE Dirham coin from the Qarakhanids of Balkh features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a stylized depiction of a lion and a gazelle, symbolizing the balance between strength and grace.