Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - 'Abd Allah bin Umar ND (883-913) front Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - 'Abd Allah bin Umar ND (883-913) back
Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - 'Abd Allah bin Umar ND (883-913) photo
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Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - 'Abd Allah bin Umar ND

 
Silver 0.5 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Sind (Islamic states)
Emir
Abd Allah I ibn 'Umar (circa 883-913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
883-913
Value
Damma (⅙)
Currency
Dirham (854-1011)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
10 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#112014
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Abd' Allah bottom of reverse.

Lettering: عبدالله

Translation: Abdallah

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Qandhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Islamic states during the reign of 'Abd Allah bin Umar (883-913 AD). It was made of silver and weighed 0.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. This coin was also used as a means of exchange for goods and services, and its value was widely recognized and accepted in the region.