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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Dinar - Tahir b. Khalaf Sijistan
391 (1001) year| Gold | 3.81 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Saffarid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Tahir ibn Khalaf (1000-1002) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 391 (1001) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (861-1222) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389908 |
|---|---|
| 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 3.81 grams, which is a relatively small weight for a coin. This suggests that the Saffarid dynasty, which ruled over a region that is now part of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, had a strong economy and was able to produce high-quality coins with valuable materials. Additionally, the fact that this coin has survived for over a thousand years and is still in circulation today speaks to the durability and historical significance of this coin.
