Ghaznavid dynasty Dirham - Mahmud, 998 – 1030

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ghaznavid dynasty Ghaznavid dynasty
Currency Dinar (977 – 1186)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dirham
Year 998 – 1030
Ruler Mahmud (998–1030)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.28
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dirham from Ghaznavid dynasty. Issued from 998 to 1030. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.28 g.

Obverse
'adl / la ilah illa / Allah wahdahu / la sherikh lahu / al-Qadir Billah; mint and date formula in margin.
Reverse
(star) lillah (star) / Muhammad rassul / Allah Yamin al-Daw- / -la amir al-mulk / Mahmud

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (998-1030)  —

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