Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - Asad - 850-918 AD (Amir of Multan) ND (850-918) front Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - Asad - 850-918 AD (Amir of Multan) ND (850-918) back
Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - Asad - 850-918 AD (Amir of Multan) ND (850-918) photo
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Qandhari Dirham " Damma" - Asad - 850-918 AD Amir of Multan ND

 
Silver 0.47 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Multan (Indian states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
850-918
Value
Damma (⅙)
Currency
Dinar (712-918)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.47 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74960
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Sharda legend

Translation: Srimad/(va)raha

Edge

Plain

Comment

MULTAN, Gharlabid, (850-900 AD), silver damma, Type-270, 3 dots and Nagari/Arabic legend.
Nagari: SRI ADI VARAHA.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Qandhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was issued by the Amir of Multan, Asad, during his reign from 850-918 AD. This coin was used in the Emirate of Multan, which was one of the Indian states during that time. Despite being a small silver coin weighing only 0.47g, it holds significant historical value and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.