Dirham - Yusuf b. Harun ND (1005-1032) front Dirham - Yusuf b. Harun ND (1005-1032) back
Dirham - Yusuf b. Harun ND (1005-1032) photo
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Dirham - Yusuf b. Harun ND

 
Silver 4.14 g -
Description
Issuer
Qarakhanid dynasty (Islamic states)
Khan
Yusuf ibn Harun (circa 1005-1032)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1005-1032
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.14 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#92539
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

With the name Yusuf in Uighur below the reverse field

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Yusuf b. Harun ND (1005-1032) from Qarakhanid dynasty (Islamic states) made of Silver weighing 4.14 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Muhammad is the Messenger of God" on one side, and the name of the ruler, Yusuf b. Harun, and the date of minting on the other side. This coin was used as a means of exchange and circulated widely throughout the Islamic world during the 11th century.