1 Dirham - Abu'l-Qasim al-Saghaniyan
426 (1035) year| Billon | 3.54 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Muhtajid dynasty (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abu'l-Qasim (1032-1036) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 426 (1035) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=101342
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 Samanid dynasty, as they sought to create coins that were both durable and had a high silver content. The use of Billon in coinage during this period was a sign of the advanced metallurgical techniques and craftsmanship of the time.