Dirham "Trisected Circle/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#405814 |
|---|---|
| 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 trisected circle design on both sides, which is a distinctive feature of the Shaddadid dynasty's coinage. This design element is believed to have been inspired by the Islamic concept of the unity of God and the interconnectedness of all things. The use of this design on the coin symbolizes the Shaddadid rulers' commitment to upholding the principles of justice and unity in their governance.
