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Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Suleyman ibn Salim ND
| Silver | 0.35 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Umayyad Caliphate › Suleyman ibn Salim (745-747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 745-747 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386841 |
|---|---|
| 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. This coin, in particular, was issued during the reign of Suleyman ibn Salim, who was a prominent ruler of the Sind region in present-day Pakistan. The fact that it was made of silver and weighed 0.35 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during that time.
