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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Samsam al-Dawla
381 (991) year| Silver | 3.61 g | 24.6 mm |
| Issuer | Buyids of Fars (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Samsam al-Dawla (989-998) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 381 (991) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.61 g |
| Diameter | 24.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Samsam al-Dawla, who was the ruler of the Buyid dynasty in Fars (modern-day Iran) from 983 to 991 CE. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Samsam al-Dawla, Amir al-Mu'minin" (Samsam al-Dawla, Commander of the Faithful), indicating his status as a powerful ruler in the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.61 grams suggest that it was a significant denomination in the Buyid currency system.
