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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Sulayman b. Yusuf Yarkand
431 (1040) year| Silver | 3.08 g | - |
| Issuer | United Qarakhanid Khaganate (Qarakhanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Khagan | Sulayman ibn Yusuf (1031-1056) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 431 (1040) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (840-1212) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386441 |
|---|---|
| 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 Sulayman b. Yusuf, who was a prominent leader of the Qarakhanid dynasty, which was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across Central Asia and parts of China during the 10th to 13th centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the region at that time, showcasing a unique blend of Islamic and Turkic traditions.