Dirham - 'Abd al-Rashid 440-443 (1048-1051) front Dirham - 'Abd al-Rashid 440-443 (1048-1051) back
Dirham - 'Abd al-Rashid 440-443 (1048-1051) photo
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Dirham - 'Abd al-Rashid

 
Silver 3.35 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghaznavid dynasty
Sultan
Abd al-Rashid (1049-1052)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
440-443 (1048-1051)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (977-1186)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.35 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#366679
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script Arabic

Interesting fact

The Ghaznavid dynasty, which issued this coin, was known for its military campaigns into India, and this coin, in particular, was issued during the reign of Abd al-Rashid, who is remembered for his successful campaigns against the Hindu rulers of the region.