© LEA_Lars
© LEA_Lars
1 Dirham - Zain al-'Abidin I ND
| Gold (.700) | 0.5 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Samudra-Pasai (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Zainal Abidin I (1349-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1370 |
| Value | Dirham (4) |
| Composition | Gold (.700) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#377675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription in two lines, surrounded by beaded circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السلطان
العادل
Unabridged legend: al-sulṭan al-'adil
Translation: The just sultan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it weighed 0.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its size.
