© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Ridwan b. Ja'far Huzu; citing the caliph al-Muti'
346 (957) year| Silver | 4.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Julandid dynasty (Arabian Peninsula) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Badr ibn Khattal (945-946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 346 (957) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#384093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Arabian Peninsula and other regions, including the Byzantine Empire and China. This is reflected in the coin's design, which features both Arabic and Chinese characters. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production indicates that it was a valuable and widely traded commodity at the time.
