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Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - Abu Fateh Daud bin Nasr ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | 8.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abbasid Caliphate › Da'ud ibn Yazid al-Muhallabi (800-820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 800-820 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 of Sind during the 9th century. Despite being made of silver and weighing only 0.5 grams, it was widely accepted and used for trade and commerce in the region. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic systems and trade networks that existed in the Islamic world during that time period.
