Dirham - Ahmad ben Ali and Ilek Nasr ben Ali (Uzgend) 395 (1005) front Dirham - Ahmad ben Ali and Ilek Nasr ben Ali (Uzgend) 395 (1005) back
Dirham - Ahmad ben Ali and Ilek Nasr ben Ali (Uzgend) 395 (1005) photo
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Dirham - Ahmad ben Ali and Ilek Nasr ben Ali Uzgend

395 (1005) year
Silver 3.0 g 25.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Qarakhanid dynasty (Islamic states)
Khagan
Nasr ibn 'Ali (circa 993-1012) Ahmad ibn 'Ali (circa 994-1016)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
395 (1005)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.0 g
Diameter
25.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#294373
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad ben Ali and Ilek Nasr ben Ali (Uzgend) in the 11th century, during the Qarakhanid dynasty, which was a Turkic dynasty that ruled parts of Central Asia and modern-day Uzbekistan. The coin is made of silver and weighs 3.0 grams, which was a common weight for coins during that time period. The fact that it has survived for over 1,000 years and is still in circulation today is a testament to the durability and historical significance of this coin.