© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dinar - Ahmad b. Toghan-Tegin
559 (1164) year| Gold (pale) | 5.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Qarakhanids of Tirmidh (Qarakhanid apanages) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Ahmad ibn Toghan-Tegin (1164-1166) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 559 (1164) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Gold (pale) |
| Weight | 5.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it weighed 5.37 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin. This suggests that the Qarakhanids of Tirmidh placed great value on this coin and wanted to ensure that it was of the highest quality. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin means that it was widely used in trade and commerce, making it a valuable artifact for historians and collectors.
