© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Al-Husayn b. al-Hasan Tunkath
411 (1020) year| Silver | 3.17 g | - |
| Issuer | United Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Al-Husayn ibn al-Hasan (1013-1027) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 411 (1020) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Husayn b. al-Hasan (Tunkath), who was a prominent leader of the Qarakhanid dynasty, which was a powerful Turkic dynasty that ruled over a vast territory including present-day Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and parts of Russia and China. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing a blend of Islamic and Turkic traditions.
