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© Leu Numismatik
1 Dirham - Tahir I ibn al-Husayn Samarqand
206 (821) year| Silver | 3.53 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Tahirid dynasty (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Tahir I ibn al-Husayn (821-822) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 206 (821) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385936 |
|---|---|
| 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 Tahir I ibn al-Husayn, who was the founder of the Tahirid dynasty, which ruled over a large portion of Greater Iran, including present-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and parts of Afghanistan, during the 9th century.