© Olegario
© Olegario
Dirham - Akhsitan I ibn Minuchihr ND
| Silver plated | 3.5 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Akhsitan I (circa 1160-1197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1160-1170 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (799-1607) |
| Composition | Silver plated |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
citing Caliph al-Mustanjid & Seljuk Arslan-Shah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Akhsitan I ibn Minuchihr, who was the ruler of the Shirvanshah dynasty, a medieval Islamic state that existed in the Caucasus region. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in the Islamic calendar, which suggests that it was minted during his reign between 1160 and 1170. The fact that it is made of silver-plated material also indicates that it was a valuable and important coin during its time.
