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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Nasir al-Dawla and Sayf al-Dawla
349 (961) year| Silver | 2.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Hamdanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Nasir al-Dawla (942-967) Sayf al-Dawla (942-967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 349 (961) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#212588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-Dawla and Sayf al-Dawla, who were brothers and co-rulers of the Hamdanid dynasty in the 10th century. Despite their tumultuous relationship, they managed to maintain a unified front and issue coins with both of their names on them, such as this one. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has survived from that time period and is a valuable piece of history for numismatists and historians.