Dirham - Abu Mansur al-Mu'izzi ND (975-978) front Dirham - Abu Mansur al-Mu'izzi ND (975-978) back
Dirham - Abu Mansur al-Mu'izzi ND (975-978) photo
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Dirham - Abu Mansur al-Mu'izzi ND

 
Silver 4.61 g -
Description
Issuer
Qarmatids of Greater Syria (Qarmatid dynasty)
Governor
Alptekin Abu Mansur al-Mu'izzi (975-978)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
975-978
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (632-1077)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.61 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#88284
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu Mansur al-Mu'izzi, who was the founder of the Qarmatid dynasty, a Shia Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of the Middle East and Persia from the 10th to the 12th century. The Qarmatids were known for their military campaigns and their efforts to spread Shia Islam throughout their territories. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 4.61 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time.