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Dirham - Baha' al-Dawla Abu Nasr Shiraz
| Silver | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Buyids of Fars (Buyid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Baha' al-Dawla (998-1012) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 379-402 (990-1012) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (934-1062) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Buwayhid Baha' al-Dawla, Shiraz, 394AH.Treadwell-Sh394
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Persian, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Buyid dynasty, which ruled over a vast territory that included present-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia.
