Dirham - Khusrafiruz b. Rukn al-dawla (vassal of Fakhr al-Dawla - Amul) 381-383 (984-995) front Dirham - Khusrafiruz b. Rukn al-dawla (vassal of Fakhr al-Dawla - Amul) 381-383 (984-995) back
Dirham - Khusrafiruz b. Rukn al-dawla (vassal of Fakhr al-Dawla - Amul) 381-383 (984-995) photo
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Dirham - Khusrafiruz b. Rukn al-dawla vassal of Fakhr al-Dawla - Amul

 
Silver 4.08 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Cities of Amul and Ruyan (Buyid dynasty)
Governor
Khusrafiruz ibn Rukn al-Dawla (circa 984-995)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
381-383 (984-995)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (934-1062)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.08 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#155332
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Inside a double circle, divided into six lines forming a square, the suzerain's titulature; around, a series of inscriptions.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ﺍﻟﻪ
ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺭﺳﻮﻝ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ
ألاميرالسيد
شاهنشاه
'فخر الدولة
و فلك الأمة
بن ركن الدولة

Translation:
lillah
Muhammad rasul Allah
al-Amir al-Sayyid
Shahanshah
Fahr al-Dawla
wa Falak al-Umma
bin Rukn al-Dawla:

"Allah,
Mohammed is the messenger of Allah.
The Emir, the Overlord,
King of kings,
Fahr ad-Dawla,
The Orb of the Nation,
The son of Rukn ad-Dawla. "

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and cultural change in the region. The Buyid dynasty, which ruled over much of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia, was known for its cultural and artistic achievements, and this coin reflects that legacy. The coin's design, which features intricate calligraphy and ornamentation, demonstrates the artistic sophistication of the Buyid dynasty. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in two different cities, Amul and Ruyan, suggests that the Buyid dynasty had a strong system of governance and administration, which allowed for the efficient production and distribution of currency across its territories.