Dirham - Mahmud ND (994-1030) front Dirham - Mahmud ND (994-1030) back
Dirham - Mahmud ND (994-1030) photo
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Dirham - Mahmud ND

 
Silver 3.30 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghaznavid dynasty
Sultan
Mahmud (998-1030)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
994-1030
Value
Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (977-1186)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.30 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#147703
Rarity index
88%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Mahmud ND (994-1030) from Ghaznavid dynasty made of Silver weighing 3.30 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Mahmud of Ghazni, who is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Ghaznavid Empire. He expanded the empire's territories and strengthened its economy, and this coin was a symbol of the empire's prosperity and influence during his reign.