© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dirham - Tahir b. Muhammad Shiraz
289 (902) year| Silver | 2.93 g |
| Issuer | Saffarid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Tahir I ibn Muhammad (901-908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 289 (902) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (861-1222) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dirham coin from the Saffarid dynasty, minted during the reign of Tahir b. Muhammad (Shiraz) in 289 (902), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 2.93 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This suggests that the coin was intended to be a high-value denomination and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value. Additionally, the fact that it was minted during the Saffarid dynasty, which was a period of significant cultural and economic development in the region, makes it a unique and interesting piece of history.
