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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Multiple Dirham - Mahmud ibn Sebuktegin Kurat Badakhshan ND
| Silver | 10.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Ghaznavids of Khorasan (Ghaznavid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Mahmud ibn Sebuktegin (997-999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 997-999 |
| Value | Multiple Dirham (7⁄5) |
| Currency | Dinar (977-1186) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.80 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud ibn Sebuktegin, who was a powerful ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire in the 10th century. He is known for his military campaigns into India and his patronage of art, literature, and learning. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable and durable piece of currency.