1 Dirham - Shu'ayth ibn Ibrahim (Nawkat) 452 (1060) front 1 Dirham - Shu'ayth ibn Ibrahim (Nawkat) 452 (1060) back
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1 Dirham - Shu'ayth ibn Ibrahim Nawkat

452 (1060) year
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
Western Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty)
Governor
Shu'ayth ibn Ibrahim (1058-1062)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
452 (1060)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#386489
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=94909

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the Old Turkic script, which was used by the Qarakhanid dynasty. The inscription includes the name of the ruler, Shu'ayth ibn Ibrahim, and the date of minting, 452 AH (1060 CE). This coin is a rare example of the use of the Old Turkic script on a coin, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.