Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Hajjib ibn Salih ND (826-828) front Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Hajjib ibn Salih ND (826-828) back
Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Hajjib ibn Salih ND (826-828) photo
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Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Hajjib ibn Salih ND

 
Silver 0.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Sind (Islamic states)
Governor
Abbasid Caliphate › Hajjib ibn Salih (circa 826-828)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
826-828
Value
Damma (⅙)
Currency
Dirham (854-1011)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.49 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#386821
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 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 facilitated trade and commerce across the region.