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1 Dirham - Al-Hasan Abu 'Ali Mayyafariqin
385 (995) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Marwanid dynasty (Kurdish dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Al-Hasan Abu 'Ali ibn Marwan (990-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 385 (995) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Marwanid dynasty, which issued this coin, was a Kurdish dynasty that ruled over a large part of the Middle East, including present-day Iraq, Syria, and parts of Turkey, from the 9th to the 11th centuries. Despite being a Kurdish dynasty, the Marwanids were known for their Arabic-language poetry and literature, and they patronized many scholars and poets from the Arab world. This blending of cultures and languages is reflected in the coin's inscriptions, which are written in both Arabic and Kurdish.
