Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - 'Ali bin Umar ND
| Silver | 0.52 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ali ibn 'Umar (circa 973-987) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 973-987 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Inside a circle, the kalima.
Lettering:
ﺍﻟﻠﻪ
ﻣﺤﻤﺪ
ﺭﺳﻮﻝ
ﺍﻟﻠﻪ
علي
Edge
Rough
Comment
The Qandhari dirham is known in English as the "Tiny dirham".Sindh set an ancient territory in northwest India. The kings were called Amirs.
There are two obverse variations.
With small rings: @Cycnos
With large circular arcs: @Cycnos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Qandhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was made of silver and weighed 0.52 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. This suggests that the coin was intended for use in small transactions or as a token of exchange, rather than as a large denomination coin. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver indicates that it was intended to be a valuable and durable coin, as silver was a prized metal in the Islamic world at the time.
