Dirham - Muhammad b. Khalifa ND (1094-1118) front Dirham - Muhammad b. Khalifa ND (1094-1118) back
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Dirham - Muhammad b. Khalifa ND

 
Copper 2 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Darband (Islamic Caucasia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1094-1118
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#382402
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

The Dirham coin , which was issued by Muhammad b. Khalifa in the 11th century, features an interesting inscription on its reverse side. The inscription reads "al-sultanu al-azam" which means "the great king" in Arabic. This suggests that the ruler who issued the coin, Muhammad b. Khalifa, was considered a powerful and important figure in the region at the time.