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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Samsam al-Dawla 'Uman
368 (979) year| Silver | 4.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Buyids of Uman (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Samsam al-Dawla (973-983, 998) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 368 (979) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383910 |
|---|---|
| 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 Samsam al-Dawla ('Uman), who was the ruler of the Buyid dynasty, a Shia Muslim dynasty that ruled over much of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Turkey, from 934 to 1062 AD. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which is 368 AH (979 AD). The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage across the Islamic world.