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© ALAMIR
Dirham - Mahmud Nishapur ND
| Silver | 4.5 g | 23 mm |
| 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Mahmud (Nishapur) ND (994-1030) from Ghaznavid dynasty made of Silver weighing 4.5 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Mahmud, the just king, may God make his reign long" on one side, and an image of a lion attacking a bull on the other. This coin was used during the reign of Mahmud of Ghazni (998-1030 CE), who is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Ghaznavid Empire, known for his military campaigns into India and his patronage of art, literature, and learning.
