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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Najib al-Dawla Mani' Harran
447 (1055) year| Billon | 6.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Numayrid dynasty (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Mani' ibn Shabib (1040-1063) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 447 (1055) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 6.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 in the Islamic world during the Numayrid dynasty, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were both durable and had a lower cost of production compared to pure silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins with intricate designs and inscriptions, as it was a softer and more malleable material than silver.