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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Shams al-Din Isma'il ND
| Copper | 7.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Danishmendids of Sivas (Danishmendid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| King | Shams al-Din Isma'il (1164-1172) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1164-1172 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#384615 |
|---|---|
| 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-Din Isma'il, who was the founder of the Danishmendid dynasty and ruled from 1164 to 1172. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "al-Sultanu al-Azam Shams al-Din Isma'il" (The Greatest Sultan Shams al-Din Isma'il), reflecting his status as a powerful leader in the region. Additionally, the coin's design includes an image of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in Islamic culture.