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Qanhari Dirham "Damma" - Yahya ND
| Silver | 0.57 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sind (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abbasid Caliphate › Yahya (828-831) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 828-831 |
| Value | Damma (⅙) |
| Currency | Dirham (854-1011) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 Yahya bin Muhammad bin Zayd bin Ali, who was a member of the Alavid dynasty and ruled over the Sind region (present-day Pakistan) from 828 to 831 CE. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.57 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region, reflecting the strong economic activity and cultural exchange that existed during the Islamic Golden Age.
