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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dirham - Minuchihr III b. Afridun ND
| Bronze | 10.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Manuchihr III (circa 1120-1160) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1120-1160 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (799-1607) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
"1909 BI (or AE) dirham, various sizes
RRR [Extremely Rare]
Some examples cite the Great Seljuq ruler Sanjar as overlord."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Georgian scripts, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Shirvanshah dynasty and the Islamic Caucasia region.