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 0.39 g 9.82 mm
Description
Issuer
Sind (Islamic states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
854-1011
Value
Damma (⅙)
Currency
Dirham (854-1011)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
9.82 mm
Thickness
0.83 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50504
Rarity index
90%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Qandhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Islamic Golden Age, which was a period of significant cultural, scientific, and economic achievements in the Islamic world. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the artistic and religious values of the time, and its use spread beyond the Sind region to other parts of the Islamic world.