1 Dirham - Sa'd al-Dawla Ilaldi (Aswad) ND (1109-1142) front 1 Dirham - Sa'd al-Dawla Ilaldi (Aswad) ND (1109-1142) back
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1 Dirham - Sa'd al-Dawla Ilaldi Aswad ND

 
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
Inalids of Amid (Anatolian Beyliks)
Bey
Sa'd al-Dawla Ilaldi (1109-1142)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1109-1142
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385971
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 Middle Ages, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production. This coin, in particular, was produced during the reign of Sa'd al-Dawla Ilaldi (Aswad), who was a prominent leader of the Inalids of Amid, a dynasty that ruled over a region in modern-day Turkey.