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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
Dirham - Yazid II ibn Ahmad ND
| Silver | 4.36 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Shirvanshah dynasty (Islamic Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Yazid II (991-1027) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 991-1027 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (799-1607) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#212585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
"A1908 AR Dirham
RR? [Very Rare]
Some examples are known from the mint of Yazidiya, perhaps the same Yazidiya found as a mint name on ‘Abbasid fulus (#313K). Others are from the mint of Qabala, but usually off flan.
(This type now incorporates former #E1491, listed as Mazyadid in the 2nd edition.)"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Old Turkic scripts, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Shirvanshah dynasty and the Islamic Caucasia region during that time period.
