1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Nasr (Isbijab) 400 (1010) front 1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Nasr (Isbijab) 400 (1010) back
1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Nasr (Isbijab) 400 (1010) photo
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1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Nasr Isbijab

400 (1010) year
Silver 3.01 g -
Description
Issuer
United Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty)
Prince
Ahmad ibn Nasr (999-1014)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
400 (1010)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.01 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#386396
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. Nasr, who was also known as Isbijab, and was the ruler of the United Qarakhanid Khaganate from 1009 to 1017. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler, the date of issue, and the mint location, which in this case is Isbijab. The use of Arabic script and the inclusion of the ruler's name and title on the coin reflect the cultural and political influence of the Islamic world on the Qarakhanid dynasty. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 3.01 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination in the currency system of the time.