1 AV Dinar - Nasr b. Ahmad Citing Bayghu ND
| Gold (.600) (to 0.750) | 2.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Later Saffarids of Sijistan (Saffarid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| King | Nasr ibn Ahmad (circa 1051-1073) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1051-1073 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (861-1222) |
| Composition | Gold (.600) (to 0.750) |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:
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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 in present-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 2.40 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.
