© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Dirham - Shams al-Dawla Abu Tahir Hamadan
400 (1010) year| Silver | 5.87 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Buyids of Hamadan (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Shams al-Dawla (997-1021) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 400 (1010) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.87 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383914 |
|---|---|
| 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 Shams al-Dawla Abu Tahir, who was a member 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 14th 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 widely used and valued form of currency in the region.