1 Dinar - Samsam al-Dawla (Suq al-Ahwaz) 367 (978) front 1 Dinar - Samsam al-Dawla (Suq al-Ahwaz) 367 (978) back
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1 Dinar - Samsam al-Dawla Suq al-Ahwaz

367 (978) year
Gold 4.39 g -
Description
Issuer
Buyids of Khuzistan (Buyid dynasty)
Governor
Samsam al-Dawla (978-983)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
367 (978)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar
Currency
Dinar (934-1062)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.39 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#383923
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold and weighed 4.39 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.