Qandhari Dirham "Damma" - Anonymous Amir ND (854-1011) front Qandhari Dirham "Damma" - Anonymous Amir ND (854-1011) back
Qandhari Dirham "Damma" - Anonymous Amir ND (854-1011) photo
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Qandhari Dirham "Damma" - Anonymous Amir ND

 
Silver 0.28 g 6.52 mm
Description
Issuer
Sind (Islamic states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
854-1011
Value
Damma (⅙)
Currency
Dirham (854-1011)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Diameter
6.52 mm
Thickness
1.07 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49288
Rarity index
89%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Qandhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was made of silver and weighed only 0.28 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins issued during the Islamic Golden Age. Despite its small size, it was still a widely used denomination in the Islamic states of the time.