© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 AE Dirham - 'Uthman b. Ibrahim Samarqand
605 (1208) year| Copper | 7.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Western Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Uthman ibn Ibrahim (1178-1203) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 605 (1208) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of 'Uthman b. Ibrahim, who was a prominent leader of the Western Qarakhanid Khaganate, a powerful Turkic dynasty that ruled over a vast territory in Central Asia and the Middle East during the 12th and 13th centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the region at that time, showcasing a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic motifs.
