© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Dirham - Mumin b. Ahmad Imitating Samanid prototypes - Suwar
366 (977) year| Silver | 3.57 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Volga Bulgaria (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muʾmin ibn Ahmad (circa 977) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 366 (977) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (898-1240) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.57 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#150176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to create coins that were used for large transactions or as a store of value. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important coin in the Islamic states of Volga Bulgaria and was likely used for significant transactions or as a form of currency.
