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Qandhari Dirham "Damma" - Umar II bin Abdullah ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Umar II ibn 'Abd Allah (circa 913-943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 913-943 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Umar bottom of reverse.
Lettering:
ﺍﻟﻠﻪ
ﻣﺤﻤﺪ
ﺭﺳﻮﻝ
ﺍﻟﻠﻪ
عمر
Translation: Omar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Qandhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Umar II bin Abdullah in the 10th century, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.
