Dirham - Haisam b. Muhammad
330 (942) year| Silver | 3.80 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Darband (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Haisam ibn Muhammad (circa 942) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 (942) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
The only reported example of this specific type is in the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia (№ ОН-В-М-6589).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Haisam b. Muhammad, who was the ruler of the Emirate of Darband, a region located in the Islamic Caucasia, which is now part of modern-day Azerbaijan. The coin's minting date, 330 AH (942 CE), suggests that it was produced during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Islamic world and the region. The use of silver as the material for the coin also indicates the importance of this metal in the region's economy at the time.