1 AE Dirham - Nasr b. al-Husayn ND (1169-1173) front 1 AE Dirham - Nasr b. al-Husayn ND (1169-1173) back
1 AE Dirham - Nasr b. al-Husayn ND (1169-1173) photo
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1 AE Dirham - Nasr b. al-Husayn ND

 
Copper 1.77 g -
Description
Issuer
Qarakhanids of Kasan (Qarakhanid apanages)
Khan
Nasr ibn al-Husayn (1169-1173)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1169-1173
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.77 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#386506
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

The 1 AE Dirham coin from the Qarakhanids of Kasan (Qarakhanid apanages) is interesting because it features an intricate design, including an inscription in Arabic that reads "Muhammad is the Messenger of God" and "Nasr b. al-Husayn" in the margins, indicating the ruler who issued the coin. Additionally, the coin's copper material and 1.77g weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in ancient Islamic coins.