© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Dirham - Mika'il b. Ja'far Imitating Samanid prototypes - Naysabur
308 (921) year| Silver | 3.23 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Volga Bulgaria (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Mikaʾil ibn Jaʿfar (circa 910s-920s) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 308 (921) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (898-1240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#150155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
It is interesting that mint formula is written as:
بنيسابور سنة ثمان ادمر , not sure about last word in this context. Might it be اذمن ?
Script: Arabic
Edge
Rough
Comment
Reference: A-P1481Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the Islamic world at the time. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and it was often used to mint coins that were used for large transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important and valuable coin in its time.
