Dirham - Sebuktekin small flan - Farwan ND
| Silver | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Sabuktegin (977-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 977-997 |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (977-1186) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#122256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Lettering:
أبو القسم
محمد رسول الله
القادر بالله
يمين الدولة
محمود
Translation:
Abu al-Qasm
Muahammad Rasul Allah
Al-Qadir Bi Allah
Yaminuddawlah
Mahmud
Edge
Rough
Comment
Citing the 'Abbasid caliph al-Ta'i' Billah and Samanid overlord Nuh bin Mansur, mint and date off flan, Album 1599.Interesting fact
The Ghaznavid dynasty, which issued the Sebuktekin (small flan - Farwan) ND (977-997) Dirham coin, was known for its military campaigns into India and its cultural achievements, including the development of Persian poetry and literature.
