© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Najdat al-Dawla Dhu'l-Jalilayn
405 (1014) year| Silver | 3.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Uqaylids of Balad (Uqaylid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Najdat al-Dawla (circa 1015) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 405 (1014) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386282 |
|---|---|
| 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 Najdat al-Dawla Dhu'l-Jalilayn, who was the founder of the Uqaylid dynasty and ruled over the region of Balad (present-day Iraq) in the early 11th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, featuring Arabic script and Islamic motifs. Despite being made of silver, the coin is relatively lightweight, weighing only 3.71 grams, which may indicate that it was intended for everyday use by the general population rather than being a high-value coin for the elite.