1 Dirham - Nasir al-Dawla Ghazi Barskhan
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Eastern Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Nasir al-Dawla Ghazi (1053-1054) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 445-446 (1053-1054) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386584 |
|---|---|
| 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 Nasir al-Dawla Ghazi, who was the ruler of the Eastern Qarakhanid Khaganate from 1053 to 1054. The Qarakhanid dynasty was a Turkic dynasty that ruled over a vast territory that included present-day Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and parts of China and Afghanistan. The coin is made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and it features intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and artistic traditions of the Qarakhanid dynasty.