© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Muhammad Barskhan
435 (1044) year| Billon | 4.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Eastern Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Ahmad ibn Muhammad (1045-1052) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 435 (1044) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 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 Qarakhanid dynasty, as they sought to create coins that were both durable and aesthetically pleasing. The use of Billon in coinage during this time period was a sign of the advanced metallurgical techniques and craftsmanship of the era.