Dirham - Anonymous - temp. al-Amîr Yiltawâr (Imitating Samanid prototypes) ND (660-1240) front Dirham - Anonymous - temp. al-Amîr Yiltawâr (Imitating Samanid prototypes) ND (660-1240) back
Dirham - Anonymous - temp. al-Amîr Yiltawâr (Imitating Samanid prototypes) ND (660-1240) photo
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Dirham - Anonymous - temp. al-Amîr Yiltawâr Imitating Samanid prototypes ND

 
Silver 1.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Volga Bulgaria (Islamic states)
Emir
Yaltavar (circa 920s)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
660-1240
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (898-1240)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150180
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Rough

Comment

Found near Kaluga region, Russia

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the Islamic world at the time. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and it was often used to mint coins that were used for large transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important part of the economy and trade in Volga Bulgaria during the time it was in circulation.