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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Yahya Balkh
301 (914) year| Silver | 3.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Banijurid dynasty (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Yahya (908-914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 301 (914) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Yahya, who was a member of the Banijurid dynasty, which was a branch of the Samanid dynasty. The Samanid dynasty was known for its cultural and scientific achievements, and its rulers were patrons of the arts and learning. This coin, which was made of silver and weighed 3.20 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the markets and bazaars of the time.