© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Ibrahim b. Nasr Akhsikath
455 (1063) year| Billon | 4.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Western Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ibrahim ibn Nasr (1040-1068) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 455 (1063) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ibrahim b. Nasr, who was a prominent leader of the Western Qarakhanid Khaganate, a powerful Turkic dynasty that ruled over a vast territory in Central Asia and the Middle East during the 10th to 13th centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing a blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic motifs. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper-silver alloy, was a common practice in coinage during this period, indicating the advanced metallurgical techniques employed by the Qarakhanid mint.
