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Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Tamim ibn Zayd al-Qayni ND
| Silver | 0.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Umayyad Caliphate › Tamim ibn Zayd al-Qayni (circa 726-731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 726-731 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386834 |
|---|---|
| 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 Tamim ibn Zayd al-Qayni, who was a prominent ruler of the Islamic states in the 8th century. The coin features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic influences in its design, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region at the time.
