© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Asad ibn Bik Andaraba
270 (883) year| Silver | 4.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Khuttal (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Asad ibn Bik (circa 881-883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 (883) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
For more information, see its Zeno page:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=320386
Interesting fact
The coin is quite interesting! One fascinating fact about it is that it was issued during the reign of Asad ibn Bik, who was a prominent military leader and statesman of the Samanid dynasty. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Samanid Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across parts of Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran during the 9th and 10th centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it's a valuable piece of history for numismatists and historians alike.
