1 AE Dirham - Khusrawshah ibn Sanjar ibn Hasan 574 (1178) front 1 AE Dirham - Khusrawshah ibn Sanjar ibn Hasan 574 (1178) back
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1 AE Dirham - Khusrawshah ibn Sanjar ibn Hasan

574 (1178) year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Qarakhanids of Balkh (Qarakhanid apanages)
Khan
Khusrawshah ibn Sanjar ibn Hasan (1179-1186)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
574 (1178)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
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#386614
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the Persian language, which was the dominant language of the Qarakhanid Empire at the time. The inscription includes the name of the ruler, Khusrawshah ibn Sanjar ibn Hasan, and the date of issue, 574 AH (1178 AD). This highlights the cultural and linguistic influences of the Persian Empire, which had a significant impact on the history and development of Central Asia and the surrounding regions.