1 Dirham - Husayn ibn Zikrawayh Askar al-Mahdi
290 (903) year| Silver | 2.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Qarmatids of Greater Syria (Qarmatid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| General | Husayn ibn Zikrawayh (circa 903-904) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 290 (903) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=245664
The "Askar al-Mahdi mint" could be a military camp mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Husayn ibn Zikrawayh, who was also known as Askar al-Mahdi, and was the ruler of the Qarmatid dynasty in Greater Syria (present-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and parts of Turkey) from 903 to 913 AD. The Qarmatid dynasty was known for its unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic beliefs and practices, and this coin reflects that blend in its design and inscriptions.
