Dirham - Shams al-Din Ildegiz citing Seljuq Sulaymanshah ND
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Ildegizid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Governor | Shams al-Din Eldigüz (circa 1135-1175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1137-1175 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
"1898.2 BI Dirham, citing the Seljuq Sulaymanshah
RRR [Extremely Rare]
Mint & date undetermined. Legend arrangement as #1898.1."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during the Ildegizid dynasty, as they sought to create coins that were both durable and aesthetically pleasing. The use of Billon in coinage during this time period was a sign of the advanced metallurgical techniques that were developed during the Seljuq Empire.
