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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Abu'l-Hayja' b. Rabib al-Dawla ND
1035 year| Billon | 4.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Kurds of Hadhabani (Kurdish dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abu'l-Hayja' ibn Rabib al-Dawla (circa 1035) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1035 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Abu'l-Hayja' b. Rabib al-Dawla" which means "Father of the Eminent Lord" in English. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Kurdish dynasty was influential and powerful. Additionally, the fact that it's made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, indicates that the coin was minted with a focus on durability and longevity.