Dirham - Mas'ud III (Ghazni) ND (1099-1115) front Dirham - Mas'ud III (Ghazni) ND (1099-1115) back
Dirham - Mas'ud III (Ghazni) ND (1099-1115) photo
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Dirham - Mas'ud III Ghazni ND

 
Silver 2.8 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghaznavid dynasty
Sultan
Mas'ud III (1099-1115)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1099-1115
Value
Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (977-1186)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#138241
Rarity index
93%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Mas'ud III (Ghazni) ND (1099-1115) from Ghaznavid dynasty made of Silver weighing 2.8 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Indian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the ruler, Mas'ud III, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Ghaznavid dynasty's rule over the Indian subcontinent.