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Dirham - Mas'ud citing a local ruler ND
| Billon | 5.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Hamadan Sultanate (Seljuq dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ghiyath ad-Din Mas'ud (1133-1152) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1133-1152 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
The only reported example of this specific type was sold on:
SARC Auction 49, Lot 534 (6/13/2024)
“SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud, 1134-1152, BI dirham (5.96g), MM, ND/DM, A-1691D, citing a local ruler, partially read as al-amir tughril... malik ayyâr (?) .... 'izz al-din .... bin nasr; unpublished and presumably unique, F-VF, RRR. We have not found any names that fit the local ruler's name on this coin.”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mas'ud, a local ruler of the Hamadan Sultanate, which was a branch of the Seljuq dynasty. The coin features the name of Mas'ud in the inscription, indicating that it was issued under his authority. This highlights the importance of local rulers in the history of the Islamic world and their role in issuing currency. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was a widely used material for coinage during that time period.