1 Dirham - Sinān al-Dawla Abū ‘Amir al-Mawsil
393 (1003) year| Silver | 2.10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Uqaylids of Nasibin (Uqaylid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Sinan al-Dawla Abu Amir al-Hasan ibn al-Musayyab (circa 998-1003) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 393 (1003) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=192814
Years AH 390-392 were minted in Nasibin; year AH 393 was minted in Mawsil.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the medieval period. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for important transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was a significant and valuable coin in its time.
