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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Samsam al-Dawla As independent ruler; Tawwaj
388 (998) year| Silver | 2.98 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Tawwaj (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Samsam al-Dawla (997-998) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 388 (998) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Samsam al-Dawla, who was a powerful military leader and the ruler of the Buyid dynasty, a Shia Muslim dynasty that ruled over much of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia from the 10th to the 11th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and widely used currency in its era.