© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - al-Layth b. 'Ali Fars
297 (910) year| Silver | 3.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Saffarid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Al-Layth ibn 'Ali (908-910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 297 (910) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (861-1222) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Saffarid dynasty, which issued this coin, was a Persian dynasty that ruled over a large part of the Islamic world, including modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Pakistan, from 861 to 1003 AD. The dynasty was founded by Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar, who was a brave military leader and a just ruler, known for his efforts to promote education, art, and literature. The Saffarid dynasty was known for its rich cultural and scientific achievements, and many notable scholars, poets, and scientists emerged during this period.
