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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Fakhr al-Din Bahramshah ND
| Copper | 4.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Mengüjeks of Erzincan (Mengüjek dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Fakhr al-Din Bahramshah (1162-1225) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1162-1225 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#384611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The coin features an intricate design, including an inscription in Arabic that reads, "Fakhr al-Din Bahramshah, the just king, the Sultan of the lands, the shadow of God on Earth." This inscription highlights the importance of the king and the significance of the coin as a symbol of his rule. Additionally, the coin's design includes various other symbols and motifs, such as a stylized tree and a bird, which may have held cultural or spiritual significance for the Mengüjek dynasty.