© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 AV Dinar - Khalaf b. Nasr ND
| Gold (.600) (to 0.750) | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Later Saffarids of Sijistan (Saffarid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| King | Khalaf ibn Nasr (1089-1106) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1089-1106 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (861-1222) |
| Composition | Gold (.600) (to 0.750) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold with a purity level of .600 to .750, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This suggests that the Saffarid dynasty, which ruled over a region that is now part of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan, had access to a significant amount of gold and valued its use in currency. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 3.47 grams suggests that it was designed to be a practical and portable form of currency, making it easy for people to carry and use in everyday transactions.