© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Dirham - Fakhr al-Dawla Abu al-Hasan 'Ali al-Dinawa
375 (985) year| Billon | 3.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Buyids of Jibal (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Fakhr al-Dawla (976-980, 984-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 375 (985) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
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 during the Buyid dynasty, as they sought to create coins that were both durable and aesthetically pleasing. The use of Billon in coinage during this time period was a sign of the advanced metallurgical techniques that were developed during this era.