1 Dirham - Wushmagir ibn Ziyar Astarabad
365 (976) year| Silver | 6.09 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Ziyarids of Tabaristan (Ziyarid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Wushmagir ibn Ziyar (935-967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 365 (976) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.09 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=203956
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Wushmagir ibn Ziyar, who was the founder of the Ziyarid dynasty and ruled over Tabaristan (present-day Iran) from 934 to 976 CE. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Wushmagir ibn Ziyar, King of Tabaristan" and is made of silver, weighing 6.09 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the history and culture of the Ziyarid dynasty.
