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© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
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 |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
لله / محمد رسول الله/ القادر باللہ/ یمین الدولہ / محمود
Lillah / Muhammad rasul Allah /Al Qadir Billah/Yamin al-Dawla / Mahmud
Script: Arabic
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 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.
