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Dirham - Mahmud ND
| Silver | 2.57 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud (998-1030) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 998-1030 |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (977-1186) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#174119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لله / محمد رسول / الله يمين ألدو / لا أمير الملك / محمود
lillah / Muhammad rassul / Allah Yamin al-Daw- / -la amir al-mulk / Mahmud
Translation: To God / Mohammed Rasul / God right Aldo / not the Prince of King / Mahmoud
Comment
"Yamini" DirhamVariation of Tye# 85
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Mahmud ND (998-1030) from Ghaznavid dynasty made of Silver weighing 2.57 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Indian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the name of the ruler, Mahmud, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Ghaznavid dynasty's rule in the region.
