Dirham - Adud al-Dawla (Hexagonal design) 341-372 (953-983) front Dirham - Adud al-Dawla (Hexagonal design) 341-372 (953-983) back
Dirham - Adud al-Dawla (Hexagonal design) 341-372 (953-983) photo

Dirham - Adud al-Dawla Hexagonal design

 
Silver 3.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Buyids of Fars (Buyid dynasty)
Emir
Adud al-Dawla (949-983)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
341-372 (953-983)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (934-1062)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.22 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#64766
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique hexagonal design, which was a distinctive feature of Buyid coins during this period. This design was used to distinguish Buyid coins from other coins circulating in the region at the time.