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Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Al-Mu'tazz ND
| Silver | 0.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Al-Mu'tazz (circa 1040-1059) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1040-1059 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Qanhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Al-Mu'tazz, who was the Abbasid caliph from 1040 to 1059. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.44 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The fact that it was used as currency during this period suggests that it was widely accepted and valued in the Islamic states, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and trade practices of that era.
