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© Leu Numismatik
1 Dirham - 'Uddat al-Dawla Abu Taghlib Nisibin
352 (963) year| Silver | 4.83 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Hamdanids of Al-Jazira (Hamdanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Uddat al-Dawla Abu Taghlib (969-979) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 352 (963) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (977-1186) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Hamdanid dynasty, which issued this coin, was a prominent Arab dynasty that ruled over a large part of the Middle East, including present-day Iraq, Syria, and parts of Turkey, from the 9th to the 10th century. The Hamdanids were known for their military prowess and their support of the arts and sciences, and their coins are considered valuable historical artifacts.