1 Dirham - Rashid al-Dawla Mahmud ND (1065-1074) front 1 Dirham - Rashid al-Dawla Mahmud ND (1065-1074) back
1 Dirham - Rashid al-Dawla Mahmud ND (1065-1074) photo
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1 Dirham - Rashid al-Dawla Mahmud ND

 
Billon 1.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Mirdasid dynasty (Islamic states)
Emir
Mahmud ibn Nasr I (1060-1061, 1065-1074)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1065-1074
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#387772
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 Rashid al-Dawla Mahmud, who was the founder of the Mirdasid dynasty, which was a Shia Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine during the 11th century.