1 Dirham - Abu 'Ali Sa'd ibn Ahmad As vassal of Great Seljuq Bayghu ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Later Saffarids of Sijistan (Saffarid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| King | Abu 'Ali Sa'd ibn Ahmad (circa 1040-1051) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1040-1051 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during the Saffarid dynasty, as they often used billon coins to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the value of the coin.
