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Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Mansur ibn Jumhur al-Kalbi ND
| Silver | 0.41 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abbasid Caliphate › Mansur ibn Jumhur al-Kalbi (747-751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 747-751 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.41 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Qanhari Dirham "Damma" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mansur ibn Jumhur al-Kalbi, who was the governor of Sind (present-day Pakistan) during the Umayyad Caliphate. Despite being a regional governor, Mansur ibn Jumhur al-Kalbi was able to issue his own coins, which indicates that the Umayyad Caliphate gave a significant degree of autonomy to its regional governors. This coin is a rare example of a regional currency issued during the Umayyad period and provides valuable insight into the economic and political history of the Islamic world during that time.
