1 AE Dirham - Mahmud III ibn Muhamad (Samarqand) ND (1136-1142) front 1 AE Dirham - Mahmud III ibn Muhamad (Samarqand) ND (1136-1142) back
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1 AE Dirham - Mahmud III ibn Muhamad Samarqand ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Western Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty)
Prince
Mahmud III ibn Muhamad (1136-1142)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1136-1142
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#386504
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the Uyghur language, which was a unique feature of coins from the Western Qarakhanid Khaganate. This highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region during that time period.