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Dirham - al-Fadl II b. Shawur citing Seljuq Tughril Beg ND
| Silver | 0.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Shaddadids of Ganja (Shaddadid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Fadl II (1067-1073) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1067-1073 |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (951-1199) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seljuq Tughril Beg's titulature in the center, the caliph cited in the margin around.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"1492F AR dirham
RRR [Extremely Rare]
Citing the Seljuq Alp Arslan as overlord, mint & date unknown."
The only reported example of this specific type was sold on:
SARC Auction 17, Lot 489 (9/19/2013)
“A-1492Fvar … apparently unpublished type, EF, RRRR. This coin suggests that al-Fadl II ruled somewhere prior to the death of his predecessor Shawur in 459 / 1067, as Tughril Beg died in 455 / 1063.”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of al-Fadl II b. Shawur, who was a member of the Shaddadid dynasty, which was a Persianate Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of the Caucasus, including Ganja, from the 10th to the 12th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, with the use of Arabic script and Islamic symbols. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 0.60 g suggests that it was a widely used and circulated coin during its time.
