Dirham - Ya'qub b. al-Layth ND (861-879) front Dirham - Ya'qub b. al-Layth ND (861-879) back
Dirham - Ya'qub b. al-Layth ND (861-879) photo
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Dirham - Ya'qub b. al-Layth ND

 
Silver 3.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Saffarid dynasty
Emir
Ya'qub ibn al-Layth (861-879)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
861-879
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (861-1222)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.07 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#88229
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ya'qub b. al-Layth, who was the founder of the Saffarid dynasty, which was a Persian dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan from the 9th to the 11th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.