© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - al-Marzuban b. Sharwin Firrim
371 (981) year| Billon | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Bavand dynasty (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| King | Al-Marzuban (979-986, 987-998, 998-1006) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 371 (981) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One 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 in ancient coinage, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in coinage can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, and it continued to be used in various forms until the modern era.
