Dirham - Minuchihr II ibn Fariburz ND
| Billon | 5.61 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Manuchihr II (1096-1106) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1096-1106 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (799-1607) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.61 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"A1909 BI Dirham, various sizes
RRR [Extremely Rare]
No coins are known of the next ruler, Afridun b. Fariburz (circa 511-514). Minuchihr’s date of death is uncertain."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Persian, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Shirvanshah dynasty.
