Dirham "Quatrefoil/Hexagram" - Shawur ibn al-Fadl ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Shaddadids of Ganja (Shaddadid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abu'l-Aswar Shavur I (1049-1067) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1049-1067 |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (951-1199) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#402270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"1492 AR dirham
R [Rare]
Weights vary from less than one to more than 7 grams. Actual specimens rarely do justice to the excellent die work, as they are struck on flans far smaller than the dies, often haphazardly shaped. Clearly dated examples are very rare; a few show the mint, always Janza. Lebedev identified 16 subtypes, many with intricate designs."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Islamic and pre-Islamic motifs. The quatrefoil and hexagram patterns on the coin are typical of Islamic art, but the use of these symbols in a coin from the Shaddadid dynasty, which was a Muslim dynasty that ruled over a region in the Caucasus region, is notable. It suggests that the coin's design was influenced by both Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region at the time.
