Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Ali ND (968-969) front Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Ali ND (968-969) back
Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Ali ND (968-969) photo
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Dirham - Ahmad b. 'Ali ND

 
Silver 3.71 g -
Description
Issuer
Ikhshidid dynasty (Abbasid Caliphate)
Governor
Abu'l-Fawaris Ahmad ibn Ali (أحمد بن علي بن الإخشيد) (968-969)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
968-969
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (935-969)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.71 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86680
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad b. 'Ali, who was the last ruler of the Ikhshidid dynasty, a Turkic dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Egypt, Syria, and Palestine during the 10th century. Despite being the last ruler, Ahmad b. 'Ali's coinage is relatively rare, making this Dirham a valuable piece for collectors.