Dirham - Ibrahim b. al-Marzuban 354-355 (965-966) front Dirham - Ibrahim b. al-Marzuban 354-355 (965-966) back
Dirham - Ibrahim b. al-Marzuban 354-355 (965-966) photo
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Dirham - Ibrahim b. al-Marzuban

 
Silver 4.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Sallarid dynasty (Greater Iran)
King
Ibrahim ibn al-Marzuban (circa 960-966)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
354-355 (965-966)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.88 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#212134
Rarity index
100%

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 Sallarid dynasty, which ruled over a vast territory that included parts of modern-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.