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Dirham "Three Rings/Trisected Circle" - Shawur ibn al-Fadl
451 (1049-1067) years| Silver | 5 g | - |
| Issuer | Shaddadids of Ganja (Shaddadid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abu'l-Aswar Shavur I (1049-1067) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 451 (1049-1067) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (951-1199) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381798 |
|---|---|
| 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 design element - a trisected circle or three interconnected rings - which is not commonly found in other coins of the same era or region. This design may have been used to symbolize the connection between the three main religions of the region - Islam, Christianity, and Judaism - or to represent the three branches of government - executive, legislative, and judicial. The use of silver as the material for the coin also adds to its value and historical significance.
