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Dirham - Fariburz ibn Salar citing Caliph al-Qa'im; Four-Pointed Star Type ND
| Billon | 5.80 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Fariburz I (1063-1096) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1063-1096 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (799-1607) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.80 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"1908 AR or Bl Dirham, various sizes
RR [Very Rare]
Coins of these first six rulers were generally struck in somewhat silvery billon, occasionally relatively good silver. There seems to be considerable variation in the fineness and weight of each type."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique four-pointed star design on one side, which is believed to represent the four caliphs who ruled the Islamic Caucasia region during the Shirvanshah dynasty. This design element is not commonly found on coins from this time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
